Flood risk snapshot · Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, FL

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, 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 (15/100) · Rain 13% · 0.1 in · Max wind 3 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.

62

/ 100

Flood risk score62/100

For typical homes located in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, FL.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 16 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Matlacha Isles-Matlacha 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.

Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: TBW · radar KTBW

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (97% of features)

SFHA share: 3% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 1477

Tile risk label: Low

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

BREACH 1 IN NORTH SPREADER CANAL AT CAPE CORAL, FL (022933442)

Stage: 8.04 ft

Discharge: 73 ft3/s

Observed: local time

Distance from Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores: 1 mi

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 13% 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: 13% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 3 mph

Risk score: 15/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 39% · 0.4 in

Max wind: 3 to 7 mph

Risk score: 34/100

Sat

MODERATE

Rain chance: 75% · 0.6 in

Max wind: 6 mph

Risk score: 52/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 90%

Max wind: 7 mph

Risk score: 46/100

Mon

MODERATE

Rain chance: 77%

Max wind: 3 to 7 mph

Risk score: 41/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile1477
Dominant FEMA zoneX (97%)
SFHA share of features3%
Nearest USGS gauge1 mi · 8.04 ft

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

Historical flooding exposure in Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

  • 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 Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores

Does Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores 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.