Flood risk snapshot · Interlaken, CA

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Interlaken, 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.

46

/ 100

Flood risk score46/100

For typical homes located in Interlaken, CA.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 12 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Interlaken, CA

Historical baseline tiles

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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: MTR · radar KMUX

Active alerts near Interlaken

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

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

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.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (44% of features)

SFHA share: 55% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 122

Tile risk label: Elevated

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: 13% 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: 2% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 2 to 7 mph

Risk score: 11/100

Fri

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 93% · 0.7 in

Max wind: 5 to 16 mph

Risk score: 59/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 33%

Max wind: 1 to 5 mph

Risk score: 23/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 68%

Max wind: 3 to 8 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 tile122
Dominant FEMA zoneX (44%)
SFHA share of features55%
Soil moisture (topsoil)13% · 0.00 in rain

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

Historical flooding exposure in Interlaken

  • 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 Interlaken

Does Interlaken 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.