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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Compton, CA.
Live view assembled just now. Source update times vary; cached data may be delayed or incomplete.
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 0 to 5 mph.
1 active alert nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Local decision support
Next 24–72 hours: risk-to-action packet
Baseline
28/100
Moderate long-term exposure
Live signal
Low
Current source-derived signal
Official alerts
1
active local alert
Practical, non-emergency steps
- STEP 1
Reduce water entry points
Clear gutters, drains, and low-area grates when it is safe to do so, and move valuables from low storage areas.
- STEP 2
Document before conditions change
Keep current photos of the exterior and important records in an accessible place for a later coverage conversation.
- STEP 3
Follow local flood direction
Do not use this packet for route, evacuation, or floodwater decisions; follow official local and NWS alerts instead.
Official source links
This packet supports preparation conversations. It is not an emergency alert, evacuation instruction, insurance quote, property inspection, or medical guidance. Follow official local instructions for time-sensitive decisions.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
28
/ 100
For typical homes located in Compton, CA.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 6 features intersect this tile.
Compare other local risks
See how Compton scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
AQI risk
Ingested air quality and AQI snapshot
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
Compton, CA
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: LOX · radar KSOX
Active alerts near Compton
Air Quality Alert
Effective local time
Air Quality Alert issued November 10 at 12:18PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
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
Protect your home before the next storm
Turn today’s risk into a checklist for your home.
Coverage request
Keep local storm exposure with the coverage questions you want to ask.
Home-protection request
Record roof, window, or hardening work you are considering around local risk.
Emergency prep essentials guide
Build a storm kit and action checklist in 30 minutes.
Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (74% of features)
SFHA share: 26% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 27
Tile risk label: Moderate
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
CARBON C A LOS ALAMITOS CA (11090600)
Stage: 10.45 ft
Discharge: 0 ft3/s
Observed: local time
Distance from Compton: 11 mi
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture: 23% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.00 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
Protect your home before the next storm
Turn today's flood exposure into a checklist for drains, valuables, and coverage in Compton, CA.
Coverage request
Keep local storm exposure with the coverage questions you want to ask.
Home-protection request
Record roof, window, or hardening work you are considering around local risk.
Emergency prep essentials guide
Build a storm kit and action checklist in 30 minutes.
5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 0 to 10 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 2% · 0.2 in
Max wind: 0 to 10 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Fri
MODERATERain chance: 71%
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 38/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 30%
Max wind: 10 mph
Risk score: 22/100
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 Compton
- 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 Compton
Does Compton 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.