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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for South Palm Beach, 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
MODERATEModerate
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (35/100) · Rain 42% · 0.3 in · Max wind 14 mph.
1 active alert nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
100
/ 100
For typical homes located in South Palm Beach, FL.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 20 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
Storm surge risk
Coastal inundation and tidal vulnerability
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
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
South Palm Beach, FL
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: MFL · radar KAMX
Active alerts near South Palm Beach
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.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (87% of features)
SFHA share: 13% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 920
Tile risk label: Low
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
SITE 8C NR L-40 IN CONS AREA NO.1 NR BOYNTON BCH. (263000080120001)
Stage: 16.11 ft
Observed: local time
Distance from South Palm Beach: 13 mi
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture data unavailable right now.
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 42% · 0.3 in
Max wind: 14 mph
Risk score: 35/100
Tomorrow
MODERATERain chance: 64% · 0.2 in
Max wind: 6 to 9 mph
Risk score: 36/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 61% · 0.1 in
Max wind: 10 mph
Risk score: 34/100
Sun
MODERATERain chance: 71%
Max wind: 9 mph
Risk score: 38/100
Mon
MODERATERain chance: 77%
Max wind: 6 to 10 mph
Risk score: 41/100
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 South Palm Beach
- 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 South Palm Beach
Does South Palm Beach 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.