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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Oxford, GA.
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 (50/100) · Rain 70% · 0.6 in · Max wind 5 mph.
1 active alert nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
39
/ 100
For typical homes located in Oxford, GA.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 8 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
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
Oxford, GA
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: FFC · radar KFFC
Active alerts near Oxford
Special Weather Statement
Effective local time
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 3:22PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central and north central Georgia.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: A (48% of features)
SFHA share: 69% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 107
Tile risk label: Elevated
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 data unavailable right now.
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 70% · 0.6 in
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 50/100
Tomorrow
MODERATERain chance: 76% · 0.3 in
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 48/100
Tue
MODERATERain chance: 92% · 0.2 in
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 47/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 55%
Max wind: 0 mph
Risk score: 32/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 24%
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 20/100
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 Oxford
- 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 Oxford
Does Oxford 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.