Flood risk snapshot · Florence-Graham, CA

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Florence-Graham, CA.

Some live sources are refreshing; historical context remains available.

This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.

Live risk outlook

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Use the official sources below for time-sensitive conditions; the score below is not an active warning.

Live alert status is unavailable here; check official sources directly.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

28

/ 100

Flood risk score28/100

For typical homes located in Florence-Graham, CA.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 6 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Florence-Graham, CA

Historical baseline tiles

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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: LOX · radar KSOX

Active alerts near Florence-Graham

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 (97% of features)

SFHA share: 3% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 173

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: 23% 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 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 2% · 0.3 in

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 19/100

Fri

MODERATE

Rain chance: 71%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 38/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 29%

Max wind: 5 to 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

NFHL features in this tile173
Dominant FEMA zoneX (97%)
SFHA share of features3%
Soil moisture (topsoil)23% · 0.00 in rain

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

Historical flooding exposure in Florence-Graham

  • 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 Florence-Graham

Does Florence-Graham 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.