Flood risk snapshot · Wabasso Beach, FL

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Wabasso 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

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (29/100) · Rain 48% · 0.1 in · Max wind 10 to 15 mph.

2 active alerts nearby.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

24

/ 100

Flood risk score24/100

For typical homes located in Wabasso Beach, FL.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 6 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Wabasso Beach, 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: MLB · radar KMLB

Active alerts near Wabasso Beach

Special Weather Statement

Effective local time

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:36PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Seek safe shelter inside a sturdy building or hard-topped vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. When thunder roars, go indoors!

Special Marine Warning

Effective local time

Special Marine Warning issued August 26 at 2:19PM EDT until August 26 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately. Frequent cloud to water lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck and, if possible, avoid ungrounded metal objects. Remember, lightning can strike beyond 10 miles away from a thunderstorm.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (74% of features)

SFHA share: 26% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 245

Tile risk label: Moderate

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

No nearby USGS gauges reporting right now.

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 25% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.07 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 48% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 10 to 15 mph

Risk score: 29/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 57% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 33/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 45% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 28/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 60%

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 34/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 63%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 35/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile245
Dominant FEMA zoneX (74%)
SFHA share of features26%
Soil moisture (topsoil)25% · 0.07 in rain

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

Historical flooding exposure in Wabasso 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 Wabasso Beach

Does Wabasso 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.