Flood risk snapshot · Fisher Island, FL

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Fisher Island, FL.

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

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

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (24/100) · Rain 36% · 0.2 in · Max wind 13 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

73

/ 100

Flood risk score73/100

For typical homes located in Fisher Island, FL.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 12 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Fisher Island, 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 Fisher Island

Rip Current Statement

Effective local time

Rip Current Statement issued May 28 at 3:45AM EDT until May 28 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 (54% of features)

SFHA share: 89% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 166

Tile risk label: High

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

EL PORTAL TRAIL AT NW 2ND AVE NR EL PORTAL, FL (255116080120701)

Stage: 3.92 ft

Observed: local time

Distance from Fisher Island: 8 mi

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 15% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.00 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 36% · 0.2 in

Max wind: 13 mph

Risk score: 24/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 56% · 0.2 in

Max wind: 5 to 9 mph

Risk score: 32/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 44% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 6 to 10 mph

Risk score: 28/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 58%

Max wind: 5 to 9 mph

Risk score: 33/100

Mon

MODERATE

Rain chance: 64%

Max wind: 6 to 12 mph

Risk score: 36/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile166
Dominant FEMA zoneAE (54%)
SFHA share of features89%
Nearest USGS gauge8 mi · 3.92 ft

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

Historical flooding exposure in Fisher Island

  • 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 Fisher Island

Does Fisher Island 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.