Flood risk snapshot · Cutler Bay, FL

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Cutler Bay, FL.

Live view assembled just now. Source update times vary; cached data may be delayed or incomplete.

This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.

Live risk outlook

ELEVATED

Elevated

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Elevated (66/100) · Rain 79% · 0.7 in · ERO MRGL · Max wind 22 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

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

Local decision support

Next 24–72 hours: risk-to-action packet

Live inputs checked just now

Baseline

57/100

Elevated long-term exposure

Live signal

Elevated

Current source-derived signal

Official alerts

1

active local alert

Practical, non-emergency steps

  1. STEP 1

    Reduce water entry points

    Clear gutters, drains, and low-area grates when it is safe to do so, and move valuables from low storage areas.

  2. STEP 2

    Document before conditions change

    Keep current photos of the exterior and important records in an accessible place for a later coverage conversation.

  3. STEP 3

    Follow local flood direction

    Do not use this packet for route, evacuation, or floodwater decisions; follow official local and NWS alerts instead.

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.

57

/ 100

Flood risk score57/100

For typical homes located in Cutler Bay, FL.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 19 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Cutler Bay, FL

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: MFL · radar KAMX

Active alerts near Cutler Bay

Rip Current Statement

Effective local time

Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 1:36AM EDT until October 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: AE (39% of features)

SFHA share: 84% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 75

Tile risk label: Elevated

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

10B BLACK CREEK CANAL AT OLD CUTLER RD NR GOULDS (02290709)

Stage: 0.27 ft

Observed: local time

Distance from Cutler Bay: 2 mi

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 21% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.89 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 79% · 0.7 in · ERO MRGL

Max wind: 22 mph

Risk score: 66/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 13% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 16 to 22 mph

Risk score: 15/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 13% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 13 to 18 mph

Risk score: 15/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 11%

Max wind: 12 to 15 mph

Risk score: 14/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 15%

Max wind: 12 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile75
Dominant FEMA zoneAE (39%)
SFHA share of features84%
Nearest USGS gauge2 mi · 0.27 ft

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

Historical flooding exposure in Cutler Bay

  • 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 Cutler Bay

Does Cutler Bay 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.