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Flood risk snapshot · Del Monte Forest, CA

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Del Monte Forest, 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

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · 0.0 in · Max wind 2 to 7 mph.

3 active alerts nearby.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

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Local decision support

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Baseline

63/100

Elevated long-term exposure

Live signal

Low

Current source-derived signal

Official alerts

3

active local alerts

Practical, non-emergency steps

  1. 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.

  2. STEP 2

    Document before conditions change

    Keep current photos of the exterior and important records in an accessible place for a later coverage conversation.

  3. STEP 3

    Follow local flood direction

    Do not use this packet for route, evacuation, or floodwater decisions; follow official local and NWS alerts instead.

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Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

63

/ 100

Flood risk score63/100

For typical homes located in Del Monte Forest, CA.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 9 features intersect this tile.

Compare other local risks

See how Del Monte Forest scores across each hazard model.

City snapshot

All hazards combined

19/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

1/100

AQI risk

Ingested air quality and AQI snapshot

26/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

0/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

7/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

8/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

8/100

Local historical hazard map

Del Monte Forest, CA

Historical baseline tiles

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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: MTR · radar KMUX

Active alerts near Del Monte Forest

Coastal Flood Advisory

Effective local time

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 11 at 12:14AM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

High Surf Warning

Effective local time

High Surf Warning issued November 11 at 12:14AM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

Beach Hazards Statement

Effective local time

Beach Hazards Statement issued November 11 at 12:14AM PST until November 13 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

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Source: National Weather Service.

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Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (56% of features)

SFHA share: 42% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 71

Tile risk label: Moderate

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

CARMEL R NR CARMEL CA (11143250)

Stage: 2.09 ft

Discharge: 6 ft3/s

Observed: local time

Distance from Del Monte Forest: 5 mi

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 22% 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 Del Monte Forest, CA.

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5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 2 to 7 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 12% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 7 to 13 mph

Risk score: 15/100

Fri

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 96% · 0.6 in

Max wind: 12 to 24 mph

Risk score: 60/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 46%

Max wind: 3 to 9 mph

Risk score: 28/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 68%

Max wind: 3 to 12 mph

Risk score: 37/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile71
Dominant FEMA zoneX (56%)
SFHA share of features42%
Nearest USGS gauge5 mi · 2.09 ft

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

Historical flooding exposure in Del Monte Forest

  • 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 Del Monte Forest

Does Del Monte Forest 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.