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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for McGrath, AK.
Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.
This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.
Live risk outlook
MODERATEModerate
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (38/100) · Rain 41% · 0.5 in · Max wind 5 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
32
/ 100
For typical homes located in McGrath, AK.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 4 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
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AQI risk
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Lightning risk
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Local historical hazard map
McGrath, AK
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: AFG
Active alerts near McGrath
Hydrologic Outlook
Effective local time
Hydrologic Outlook issued June 26 at 11:05AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Red Flag Warning
Effective local time
Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 9:07AM AKDT until June 27 at 3:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous fires. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them, to the public. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
No FEMA zones returned for this tile.
NFHL features in tile: 0
Tile risk label: Minimal
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
No nearby USGS gauges reporting right now.
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture: 22% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.04 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 41% · 0.5 in
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 38/100
Tomorrow
MODERATERain chance: 89% · 0.2 in
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 46/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 30% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 10 mph
Risk score: 22/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 51%
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 30/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 12%
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 15/100
Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.
Historical flooding exposure
Local flood data facts
Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.
Historical flooding exposure in McGrath
- Lowest-lying streets and drainage chokepoints tend to flood first during heavy rain.
- Long-duration rainfall can raise ponding risk even without a named storm.
- Local elevation and canal/river networks can amplify or reduce flood impacts.
Flood & storm risk FAQs for McGrath
Does McGrath flood often?
Flooding risk depends on elevation, drainage, and rainfall intensity. This model summarizes localized flood patterns from public datasets.
What causes street flooding without a storm surge?
Short bursts of heavy rain can overwhelm drains; longer events can saturate soils and keep water standing even after rain ends.