Storm surge risk snapshot · St. Marys, GA

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for St. Marys, GA.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

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 2% · Max wind 7 to 13 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

99

/ 100

Storm surge risk score99/100

For typical homes located in St. Marys, GA.

Baseline context

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

Local hazard map

St. Marys, GA

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Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

Kings Bay MSF Pier (8679598)

Distance from St. Marys: 5 mi

Observed water level: 2.22 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: 1.97 ft

Observed: local time

Buoy: Station 41112 (13 mi)

Source: NDBC buoy observations.

5-day surge outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 7 to 13 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 78%

Max wind: 3 to 7 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Sat

MODERATE

Rain chance: 54%

Max wind: 2 to 8 mph

Risk score: 53/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 3%

Max wind: 2 to 8 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 17%

Max wind: 2 to 12 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level2.22 ft · 5 mi
Nearest buoy waves1.97 ft · 13 mi

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

Historical storm surge exposure near St. Marys

  • 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 St. Marys

Can storm surge affect St. Marys?

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.