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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Cedar Lake, IN.
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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
ELEVATEDElevated
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Elevated (61/100) · Rain 98% · 0.9 in · Max wind 5 mph.
3 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
42
/ 100
For typical homes located in Cedar Lake, IN.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 7 features intersect this tile.
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Cedar Lake, IN
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: LOT · radar KLOT
Active alerts near Cedar Lake
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective local time
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 11:09AM CDT until August 11 at 11:45AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause serious injury and significant property damage.
Flood Advisory
Effective local time
Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 11:04AM CDT until August 11 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Effective local time
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 7:39AM CDT until August 11 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
No FEMA zones returned for this tile.
NFHL features in tile: 0
Tile risk label: Minimal
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: 34% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 4.47 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
ELEVATEDRain chance: 98% · 0.9 in
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 61/100
Tomorrow
MODERATERain chance: 48% · 0.5 in
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 41/100
Thu
MODERATERain chance: 74% · 0.9 in
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 52/100
Fri
LOWRain chance: 42%
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 27/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 50%
Max wind: 10 mph
Risk score: 30/100
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 Cedar Lake
- 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 Cedar Lake
Does Cedar Lake 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.