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Storm surge risk snapshot · Whiskey Creek, FL

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Whiskey Creek, FL.

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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 (36/100) · Rain 18% · Max wind 2 to 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.

97

/ 100

Storm surge risk score97/100

For typical homes located in Whiskey Creek, FL.

Baseline context

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

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City snapshot

All hazards combined

59/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

56/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

60/100

AQI risk

Current air quality and AQI signal

20/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

78/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

71/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

52/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

40/100

Hurricane risk

Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding

80/100

Local historical hazard map

Whiskey Creek, FL

Historical baseline tiles

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Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

Fort Myers (8725520)

Distance from Whiskey Creek: 5 mi

Observed water level: 1.37 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: 0.98 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: 18%

Max wind: 2 to 10 mph

Risk score: 36/100

Tomorrow

MODERATE

Rain chance: 26%

Max wind: 3 to 9 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Wed

MODERATE

Rain chance: 50%

Max wind: 5 to 9 mph

Risk score: 53/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 10%

Max wind: 2 to 13 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 7%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level1.37 ft · 5 mi
Nearest buoy waves0.98 ft · 92 mi

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

Historical storm surge exposure near Whiskey Creek

  • 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 Whiskey Creek

Can storm surge affect Whiskey Creek?

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.