Flood risk snapshot · East Rancho Dominguez, CA

More for California: Highest flood risk cities · California live outlook

Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for East Rancho Dominguez, 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 0 to 10 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

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

Local decision support

Next 24–72 hours: risk-to-action packet

Live inputs checked just now

Baseline

26/100

Moderate long-term exposure

Live signal

Low

Current source-derived signal

Official alerts

1

active local alert

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.

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.

26

/ 100

Flood risk score26/100

For typical homes located in East Rancho Dominguez, CA.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 7 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

East Rancho Dominguez, 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: LOX · radar KSOX

Active alerts near East Rancho Dominguez

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

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (64% of features)

SFHA share: 36% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 14

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 East Rancho Dominguez: 9 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).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 2% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 11/100

Fri

MODERATE

Rain chance: 72% · 0.4 in

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 47/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 31%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 22/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 3%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 11/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile14
Dominant FEMA zoneX (64%)
SFHA share of features36%
Nearest USGS gauge9 mi · 10.45 ft

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

Historical flooding exposure in East Rancho Dominguez

  • 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 East Rancho Dominguez

Does East Rancho Dominguez 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.