Flood risk snapshot · Del Rey Oaks, CA

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Del Rey Oaks, 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

MODERATE

Moderate

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (50/100) · Rain 81% · 0.4 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.

33

/ 100

Flood risk score33/100

For typical homes located in Del Rey Oaks, CA.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 8 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Del Rey Oaks, 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: MTR · radar KMUX

Active alerts near Del Rey Oaks

Beach Hazards Statement

Effective local time

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 7:15PM PDT until May 29 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

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.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (75% of features)

SFHA share: 25% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 212

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 data unavailable right now.

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

MODERATE

Rain chance: 81% · 0.4 in

Max wind: 7 mph

Risk score: 50/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 1% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 2 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 4% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 7 to 12 mph

Risk score: 12/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 3 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 2 to 9 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 tile212
Dominant FEMA zoneX (75%)
SFHA share of features25%

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

Historical flooding exposure in Del Rey Oaks

  • 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 Rey Oaks

Does Del Rey Oaks 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.