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Current risk outlook
Storm surge risk for Chiefland, FL.
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This view focuses on storm surge exposure patterns and coastal vulnerability near this city.
Live risk outlook
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (16/100) · Rain 0% · Max wind 17 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.
19
/ 100
For typical homes located in Chiefland, FL.
Baseline context
Storm surge exposure derived from NOAA SLOSH MOM (AGL) data.
Compare other local risks
See how Chiefland 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
Ingested air quality and AQI snapshot
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
Chiefland, FL
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Surge intelligence snapshot
Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)
Cedar Key (8727520)
Distance from Chiefland: 27 mi
Observed water level: 0.44 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
Next 24h max seas: 4.00 ft
Marine zone: Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM
Source: NWS marine zone forecast.
Protect your home before the next storm
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5-day surge outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 17 mph
Risk score: 16/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 13 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 8 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 9 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 5 to 8 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 Chiefland
- 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 Chiefland
Can storm surge affect Chiefland?
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.