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Storm surge risk snapshot · Port Charlotte, FL

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Port Charlotte, 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 38% · Max wind 10 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

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

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Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

99

/ 100

Storm surge risk score99/100

For typical homes located in Port Charlotte, FL.

Baseline context

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

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City snapshot

All hazards combined

51/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

61/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

56/100

AQI risk

Current air quality and AQI signal

20/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

68/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

68/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

28/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

8/100

Hurricane risk

Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding

80/100

Local historical hazard map

Port Charlotte, FL

Historical baseline tiles

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Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

Fort Myers (8725520)

Distance from Port Charlotte: 28 mi

Observed water level: 2.12 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

Observed wave height: 3.28 ft

Observed: local time

Buoy: Station 42098 (92 mi)

Source: NDBC buoy observations.

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5-day surge outlook

Today

MODERATE

Rain chance: 38%

Max wind: 10 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Tomorrow

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 61%

Max wind: 5 to 8 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Fri

MODERATE

Rain chance: 28%

Max wind: 1 to 10 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Sat

MODERATE

Rain chance: 50%

Max wind: 2 to 10 mph

Risk score: 53/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 49%

Max wind: 3 to 10 mph

Risk score: 53/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level2.12 ft · 28 mi
Nearest buoy waves3.28 ft · 92 mi

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

Historical storm surge exposure near Port Charlotte

  • 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 Port Charlotte

Can storm surge affect Port Charlotte?

Yes — coastal and tidal waterways can see elevated water levels during strong 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.