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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Calexico, CA.

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

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · 0.0 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.

8

/ 100

Flood risk score8/100

For typical homes located in Calexico, CA.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 1 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Calexico, CA

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: PSR · radar KYUX

Active alerts near Calexico

Extreme Heat Warning

Effective local time

Extreme Heat Warning issued May 10 at 2:41PM MST until May 11 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

An Extreme Heat Warning means that a period of very hot temperatures, even by local standards, will occur. Actions should be taken to lessen the impact of the extreme heat. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Public cooling shelters are available in some areas. Consult county officials for more details.

Air Quality Alert

Effective local time

Air Quality Alert issued May 10 at 8:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

To protect your health, check air quality levels and act as needed: * When Air Quality Index (AQI) levels are "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (orange), sensitive groups as specified above should limit extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Unhealthy" (red), everyone may experience health impacts. Sensitive groups should avoid extended time outdoors. * When AQI is "Very Unhealthy" (purple), sensitive groups should avoid all outdoor physical activity. Everyone else should avoid extended or intense outdoor activity. * When AQI is "Hazardous" (maroon), everyone should avoid all outdoor physical activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... To help keep indoor air clean when air quality is poor: * Keep windows and doors closed * Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier * Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air if you have other methods to stay cool * Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, and grilling To help minimize outdoor ozone air pollution levels: * Limit the use of gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment until evening hours * Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of household chemicals until the evening

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: A (50% of features)

SFHA share: 50% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 2

Tile risk label: Moderate

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: 4% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.00 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 5 to 15 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 5 to 15 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 5 to 20 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile2
Dominant FEMA zoneA (50%)
SFHA share of features50%
Soil moisture (topsoil)4% · 0.00 in rain

Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.

Historical flooding exposure in Calexico

  • 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 Calexico

Does Calexico 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.