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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Carmel Valley Village, 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 (18/100) · Rain 21% · 0.0 in · Max wind 7 mph.
1 active alert nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
28
/ 100
For typical homes located in Carmel Valley Village, CA.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 2 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
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Lightning risk
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Local historical hazard map
Carmel Valley Village, CA
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: MTR · radar KMUX
Active alerts near Carmel Valley Village
Red Flag Warning
Effective local time
Red Flag Warning issued August 27 at 11:07AM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Please advise responding agencies or fire crews in the field of this fire weather alert. Never leave burning debris or camp fires unattended; extinguish them completely. Avoid using equipment or machinery that could create a spark. Secure tow chains to avoid dragging and subsequent sparks. Never toss cigarette butts out of your vehicle's window. Remember, one less spark, one less flame. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan! Where will you go? How will you get there? Do you have your go kit ready to go? Who will you call to let others know you are safe? Visit ready.gov/plan for more information.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (83% of features)
SFHA share: 17% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 143
Tile risk label: Low
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: 16% 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: 21% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 7 mph
Risk score: 18/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 21% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 1 to 9 mph
Risk score: 18/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 2 to 9 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 3 to 8 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 2 to 8 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 Carmel Valley Village
- 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 Carmel Valley Village
Does Carmel Valley Village 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.