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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Melbourne, FL.
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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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Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
21
/ 100
For typical homes located in Melbourne, FL.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 6 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
AQI risk
Ingested air quality and AQI snapshot
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Hurricane risk
Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding
Local historical hazard map
Melbourne, FL
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: MLB · radar KMLB
Active alerts near Melbourne
High Surf Advisory
Effective local time
High Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 2:56AM EDT until October 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.
Rip Current Statement
Effective local time
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:56AM EDT until October 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.
Wind Advisory
Effective local time
Wind Advisory issued October 18 at 1:47AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
No FEMA zones returned for this tile.
NFHL features in tile: 0
Tile risk label: Minimal
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: 19% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.00 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 29% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 20 to 25 mph
Risk score: 22/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 28% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 15 to 20 mph
Risk score: 21/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 2% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 15 to 20 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 8%
Max wind: 10 to 20 mph
Risk score: 13/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 4%
Max wind: 10 to 15 mph
Risk score: 12/100
Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.
Historical flooding exposure
Local flood data facts
Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.
Historical flooding exposure in Melbourne
- 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 Melbourne
Does Melbourne 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.