Storm surge risk snapshot · Bay Harbor Islands, FL

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Bay Harbor Islands, FL.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on storm surge exposure patterns and coastal vulnerability near this city.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 6% · Max wind 8 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

83

/ 100

Storm surge risk score83/100

For typical homes located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL.

Baseline context

Storm surge exposure derived from NOAA SLOSH MOM (AGL) data.

Local historical hazard map

Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Historical baseline tiles

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Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

Virginia Key (8723214)

Distance from Bay Harbor Islands: 11 mi

Observed water level: 0.80 ft (MLLW)

Observed: local time

Source: NOAA CO-OPS.

NHC storm surge watch/warning

No NHC storm surge watch/warning posted.

Source: NHC advisory feed.

Coastal flood alerts (NWS)

No coastal flood alerts at this time.

Source: National Weather Service.

Wave & surf forecast

Observed wave height: 0.98 ft

Observed: local time

Buoy: Station 41122 (19 mi)

Source: NDBC buoy observations.

5-day surge outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 6%

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 15%

Max wind: 8 to 13 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Tue

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 83%

Max wind: 3 to 8 mph

Risk score: 73/100

Wed

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 67%

Max wind: 5 to 8 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Thu

MODERATE

Rain chance: 34%

Max wind: 3 to 8 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level0.80 ft · 11 mi
Nearest buoy waves0.98 ft · 19 mi

Data from NOAA CO-OPS, NHC surge advisories, and NWS marine forecasts.

Historical storm surge exposure near Bay Harbor Islands

  • 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 Bay Harbor Islands

Can storm surge affect Bay Harbor Islands?

Yes — coastal and tidal waterways can see elevated water levels during strong 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.