Flood risk snapshot · Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL.

Some live sources are refreshing; historical context remains available.

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

Live risk outlook

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Use the official sources below for time-sensitive conditions; the score below is not an active warning.

Live alert status is unavailable here; check official sources directly.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

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For typical homes located in Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 7 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL

Historical baseline tiles

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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: KEY · radar KAMX

Active alerts near Islamorada, Village of Islands

Coastal Flood Warning

Effective local time

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 10:53PM EDT until September 27 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Key West FL

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: AE (59% of features)

SFHA share: 92% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 103

Tile risk label: High

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

No nearby USGS gauges reporting right now.

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture data unavailable right now.

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 14% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 0 to 5 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 27% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 0 to 5 mph

Risk score: 21/100

Tue

MODERATE

Rain chance: 69% · 0.4 in

Max wind: 0 to 5 mph

Risk score: 46/100

Wed

MODERATE

Rain chance: 68%

Max wind: 10 mph

Risk score: 37/100

Thu

MODERATE

Rain chance: 70%

Max wind: 15 mph

Risk score: 38/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile103
Dominant FEMA zoneAE (59%)
SFHA share of features92%

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

Historical flooding exposure in Islamorada, Village of Islands

  • 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 Islamorada, Village of Islands

Does Islamorada, Village of Islands 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.