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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
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · 0.0 in · Max wind 5 to 15 mph.
3 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
8
/ 100
For typical homes located in Calexico, CA.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 1 features intersect this tile.
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See how Calexico scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Local historical hazard map
Calexico, CA
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: PSR · radar KYUX
Active alerts near Calexico
Wind Advisory
Effective local time
Wind Advisory issued June 26 at 12:21AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Phoenix AZ
A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of between 30 and 40 mph are expected, or wind gusts of between 40 and 58 mph. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution.
Air Quality Alert
Effective local time
Air Quality Alert issued June 25 at 11:55PM 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, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels: * Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation * Slow down if driving on dirt roads * Stabilize loose soils
Air Quality Alert
Effective local time
Air Quality Alert issued June 25 at 8:35AM 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, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment To help minimize outdoor particle pollution levels: * Carpool, telecommute, reduce trips, or take public transportation * Slow down if driving on dirt roads * Stabilize loose soils
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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).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 to 15 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 to 20 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 15 to 20 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
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 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.