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Current risk outlook
Storm surge risk for Fenwick Island, DE.
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This view focuses on storm surge exposure patterns and coastal vulnerability near this city.
Live risk outlook
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Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Local decision support
Next 24–72 hours: risk-to-action packet
Baseline
95/100
High long-term exposure
Live signal
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Practical, non-emergency steps
- STEP 1
Review coastal protection basics
Secure loose items, document the property, and review insurance and contact information before a coastal weather event.
- STEP 2
Check official coastal guidance
Review local emergency-management and NWS guidance for your location rather than relying on a risk score for evacuation or route decisions.
- STEP 3
Keep a household contact plan current
Make sure household contacts and important records are easy to reach if local conditions change.
Official source links
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.
95
/ 100
For typical homes located in Fenwick Island, DE.
Baseline context
Storm surge exposure derived from NOAA SLOSH MOM (AGL) data.
Compare other local risks
See how Fenwick Island scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Flood risk
Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Hurricane risk
Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding
Local historical hazard map
Fenwick Island, DE
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Surge intelligence snapshot
Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)
No nearby CO-OPS tide gauges reporting right now.
Source: NOAA CO-OPS.
NHC storm surge watch/warning
No NHC storm surge watch/warning posted.
Source: NHC advisory feed.
Coastal flood alerts (NWS)
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 4:34PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 4:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Source: National Weather Service.
Wave & surf forecast
Next 24h max wave height: 5.00 ft
Peak time: 2026-09-27T07:00:00+00:00/PT6H
Source: NWS forecast grid.
Protect your home before the next storm
Use surge exposure to organize coastal preparation and coverage questions in Fenwick Island, DE; follow official local guidance for evacuation decisions.
Coverage request
Keep local storm exposure with the coverage questions you want to ask.
Home-protection request
Record roof, window, or hardening work you are considering around local risk.
Emergency prep essentials guide
Build a storm kit and action checklist in 30 minutes.
5-day surge outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 74%
Max wind: 15 mph
Risk score: 51/100
Tomorrow
ELEVATEDRain chance: 72%
Max wind: 15 to 20 mph
Risk score: 55/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 6%
Max wind: 10 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 0 to 10 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Historical storm surge exposure
Local surge data facts
Data from NOAA CO-OPS, NHC surge advisories, and NWS marine forecasts.
Historical storm surge exposure near Fenwick Island
- Surge risk is highest near the coast and tidal waterways, and drops quickly inland.
- Wind direction and storm approach angle can be as important as storm category.
- Strong storms can create surge + rainfall flooding at the same time.
Storm surge FAQs for Fenwick Island
Can storm surge affect Fenwick Island?
Surge risk generally drops quickly inland, but tidal rivers and bays can still push water farther than expected in some storms.
Is storm surge the same as flooding?
Surge is ocean water pushed onshore by wind/pressure; flooding can also come from rainfall, rivers, and drainage issues.