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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Paradise Park, 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
MODERATEModerate
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (46/100) · Rain 71% · 0.4 in · Max wind 2 mph.
1 active alert nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
27
/ 100
For typical homes located in Paradise Park, CA.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 2 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
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Local historical hazard map
Paradise Park, CA
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: MTR · radar KMUX
Active alerts near Paradise Park
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.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (52% of features)
SFHA share: 48% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 106
Tile risk label: Moderate
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
SAN LORENZO R A SANTA CRUZ CA (11161000)
Stage: 2.24 ft
Discharge: 37 ft3/s
Observed: local time
Distance from Paradise Park: 1 mi
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture: 23% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.80 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 71% · 0.4 in
Max wind: 2 mph
Risk score: 46/100
Tomorrow
MODERATERain chance: 82% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 43/100
Fri
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 4%
Max wind: 1 to 7 mph
Risk score: 12/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.
Historical flooding exposure
Local flood data facts
Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.
Historical flooding exposure in Paradise Park
- 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 Paradise Park
Does Paradise Park 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.