Storm surge risk snapshot · Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL.

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

This view focuses on storm surge exposure patterns and coastal vulnerability near this city.

Live risk outlook

MODERATE

Moderate

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (43/100) · Rain 32% · Max wind 5 to 13 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

70

/ 100

Storm surge risk score70/100

For typical homes located in Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL.

Baseline context

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

Local historical hazard map

Jupiter Inlet Colony, 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)

Lake Worth Pier, Atlantic Ocean (8722670)

Distance from Jupiter Inlet Colony: 23 mi

Observed water level: 2.89 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)

No coastal flood alerts at this time.

Source: National Weather Service.

Wave & surf forecast

Next 24h max wave height: 1.00 ft

Peak time: 2026-05-12T01:00:00+00:00/P1DT14H

Source: NWS forecast grid.

5-day surge outlook

Today

MODERATE

Rain chance: 32%

Max wind: 5 to 13 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Tomorrow

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 62%

Max wind: 3 to 10 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Wed

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 66%

Max wind: 6 to 9 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Thu

MODERATE

Rain chance: 27%

Max wind: 3 to 8 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 10%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level2.89 ft · 23 mi
Peak waves/surf (next 24h)1.00 ft

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

Historical storm surge exposure near Jupiter Inlet Colony

  • 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 Jupiter Inlet Colony

Can storm surge affect Jupiter Inlet Colony?

Surge risk generally drops quickly inland, but tidal rivers and bays can still push water farther than expected in some 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.