Flood risk snapshot · Palm Beach Shores, FL

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Palm Beach 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

MODERATE

Moderate

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (36/100) · Rain 46% · 0.4 in · Max wind 9 to 13 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

84

/ 100

Flood risk score84/100

For typical homes located in Palm Beach Shores, FL.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 15 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Palm Beach 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: MFL · radar KAMX

Active alerts near Palm Beach Shores

Rip Current Statement

Effective local time

Rip Current Statement issued May 28 at 3:45AM EDT until May 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (63% of features)

SFHA share: 37% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 642

Tile risk label: Moderate

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

LOX RIVER AT ECO DOCK NR JUPITER, FL (02277743)

Stage: -1.80 ft

Observed: local time

Distance from Palm Beach Shores: 12 mi

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

MODERATE

Rain chance: 46% · 0.4 in

Max wind: 9 to 13 mph

Risk score: 36/100

Tomorrow

MODERATE

Rain chance: 65% · 0.2 in

Max wind: 3 to 8 mph

Risk score: 36/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 58% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 33/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 73%

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 39/100

Mon

MODERATE

Rain chance: 76%

Max wind: 6 to 9 mph

Risk score: 40/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile642
Dominant FEMA zoneX (63%)
SFHA share of features37%
Nearest USGS gauge12 mi · -1.80 ft

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

Historical flooding exposure in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach Shores

Does Palm Beach 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.