Storm surge risk snapshot · Golden Beach, FL

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Golden Beach, FL.

Live sources checked 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 9% · Max wind 9 to 13 mph.

2 active alerts 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

53/100

Elevated long-term exposure

Live signal

Low

Current source-derived signal

Official alerts

2

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.

53

/ 100

Storm surge risk score53/100

For typical homes located in Golden Beach, FL.

Baseline context

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

Local historical hazard map

Golden Beach, 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)

South Port Everglades (8722956)

Distance from Golden Beach: 8 mi

Observed water level: 4.50 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)

Coastal Flood Statement

Coastal Flood Statement issued September 26 at 7:34PM EDT until September 27 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 7:34PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Source: National Weather Service.

Wave & surf forecast

Next 24h max wave height: 5.00 ft

Peak time: 2026-09-27T06:00:00+00:00/PT3H

Source: NWS forecast grid.

5-day surge outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 9%

Max wind: 9 to 13 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 6 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 14%

Max wind: 3 to 8 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Tue

MODERATE

Rain chance: 58%

Max wind: 3 to 8 mph

Risk score: 53/100

Wed

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 74%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level4.50 ft · 8 mi
Peak waves/surf (next 24h)5.00 ft
Active coastal alerts2 alerts

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

Historical storm surge exposure near Golden Beach

  • 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 Golden Beach

Can storm surge affect Golden Beach?

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.