Storm surge risk snapshot · Daytona Beach Shores, FL

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Daytona Beach Shores, FL.

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

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 (25/100) · Rain 26% · Max wind 5 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

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

Local decision support

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

Live inputs checked just now

Baseline

97/100

High long-term exposure

Live signal

Low

Current source-derived signal

Official alerts

0

active local alerts

Practical, non-emergency steps

  1. STEP 1

    Review coastal protection basics

    Secure loose items, document the property, and review insurance and contact information before a coastal weather event.

  2. 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.

  3. STEP 3

    Keep a household contact plan current

    Make sure household contacts and important records are easy to reach if local conditions change.

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.

97

/ 100

Storm surge risk score97/100

For typical homes located in Daytona Beach Shores, FL.

Baseline context

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

Local historical hazard map

Daytona Beach Shores, 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.

Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

Trident Pier, Port Canaveral (8721604)

Distance from Daytona Beach Shores: 57 mi

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: Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm

Source: NWS marine zone forecast.

5-day surge outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 26%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 10 to 15 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 15 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 15 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 3%

Max wind: 10 to 15 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Nearest CO-OPS gauge57 mi
Peak waves/surf (next 24h)4.00 ft

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

Historical storm surge exposure near Daytona Beach Shores

  • 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 Daytona Beach Shores

Can storm surge affect Daytona Beach Shores?

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.