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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Orchidlands Estates, HI.
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This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.
Live risk outlook
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Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
49
/ 100
For typical homes located in Orchidlands Estates, HI.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 2 features intersect this tile.
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Orchidlands Estates, HI
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: HFO · radar PHWA
Active alerts near Orchidlands Estates
Flood Advisory
Effective local time
Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 6:23PM HST until September 26 at 9:45PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Stay away from streams, drainage ditches and low lying areas prone to flooding. A Flood Watch is also in effect for until 6 AM HST.
Flood Watch
Effective local time
Flood Watch issued September 26 at 5:26PM HST until September 27 at 6:00AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Effective local time
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued September 26 at 5:15PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
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Coverage request
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Home-protection request
Record roof, window, or hardening work you are considering around local risk.
Emergency prep essentials guide
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (100% of features)
SFHA share: 0% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 1
Tile risk label: Low
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: 29% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 1.97 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
Protect your home before the next storm
Turn today's flood exposure into a checklist for drains, valuables, and coverage in Orchidlands Estates, HI.
Coverage request
Keep local storm exposure with the coverage questions you want to ask.
Home-protection request
Record roof, window, or hardening work you are considering around local risk.
Emergency prep essentials guide
Build a storm kit and action checklist in 30 minutes.
5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
ELEVATEDRain chance: 85% · 0.7 in
Max wind: 6 to 10 mph
Risk score: 56/100
Tomorrow
MODERATERain chance: 70% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 8 mph
Risk score: 38/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 32% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 2 to 6 mph
Risk score: 23/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 36%
Max wind: 6 mph
Risk score: 24/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 36%
Max wind: 7 mph
Risk score: 24/100
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 Orchidlands Estates
- 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 Orchidlands Estates
Does Orchidlands Estates 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.