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Storm surge risk snapshot · Silver Springs Shores East, FL

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Silver Springs Shores East, FL.

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This view focuses on storm surge exposure patterns and coastal vulnerability near this city.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · Max wind 8 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.

66

/ 100

Storm surge risk score66/100

For typical homes located in Silver Springs Shores East, FL.

Baseline context

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

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See how Silver Springs Shores East scores across each hazard model.

City snapshot

All hazards combined

45/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

46/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

37/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

98/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

69/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

6/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

8/100

Hurricane risk

Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding

54/100

Local hazard map

Silver Springs Shores East, FL

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Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

Cedar Key (8727520)

Distance from Silver Springs Shores East: 69 mi

Observed water level: 3.21 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: 1.31 ft

Observed: local time

Buoy: Station 42098 (107 mi)

Source: NDBC buoy observations.

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5-day surge outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 38%

Max wind: 1 to 6 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Sat

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 78%

Max wind: 1 to 5 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 10%

Max wind: 1 to 6 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 10%

Max wind: 1 to 6 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level3.21 ft · 69 mi
Nearest buoy waves1.31 ft · 107 mi

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

Historical storm surge exposure near Silver Springs Shores East

  • 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 Silver Springs Shores East

Can storm surge affect Silver Springs Shores East?

Surge risk generally drops quickly inland, but tidal rivers and bays can still push water farther than expected in some 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.