Flood risk snapshot · Shalimar, FL

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Shalimar, 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: Wed: Low (30/100) · Rain 29% · 0.4 in · Max wind 0 to 5 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

30

/ 100

Flood risk score30/100

For typical homes located in Shalimar, FL.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 10 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Shalimar, 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: MOB · radar KEVX

Active alerts near Shalimar

Rip Current Statement

Effective local time

Rip Current Statement issued May 27 at 11:00PM CDT until May 30 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

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 (46% of features)

SFHA share: 54% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 287

Tile risk label: Elevated

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

JUNIPER CREEK AT STATE HWY 85 NR NICEVILLE, FLA. (02367310)

Stage: 6.43 ft

Discharge: 67 ft3/s

Observed: local time

Distance from Shalimar: 9 mi

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 22% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.00 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 29% · 0.4 in

Max wind: 0 to 5 mph

Risk score: 30/100

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 50% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 0 to 5 mph

Risk score: 30/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 45% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 28/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 57%

Max wind: 5 to 15 mph

Risk score: 33/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 50%

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 30/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile287
Dominant FEMA zoneX (46%)
SFHA share of features54%
Nearest USGS gauge9 mi · 6.43 ft

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

Historical flooding exposure in Shalimar

  • 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 Shalimar

Does Shalimar 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.