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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Decker, IN.

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

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 1% · 0.0 in · Max wind 5 to 10 mph.

3 active alerts nearby.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

3

/ 100

Flood risk score3/100

For typical homes located in Decker, IN.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 1 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Decker, IN

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: IND · radar KVWX

Active alerts near Decker

Dense Fog Advisory

Effective local time

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 28 at 3:37AM EDT until May 28 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Special Weather Statement

Effective local time

Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 1:44AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Effective local time

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 10:11PM EDT until June 2 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/ind. The next statement should be issued Thursday morning by around 830 AM EDT /730 AM CDT/.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: A (100% of features)

SFHA share: 100% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 1

Tile risk label: High

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

WHITE RIVER AT HAZLETON, IN (03374100)

Stage: 21.43 ft

Discharge: 52,600 ft3/s

Observed: local time

Distance from Decker: 2 mi

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 26% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.00 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 1% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 7 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 15% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 5 to 9 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 6%

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 12/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 10%

Max wind: 3 to 7 mph

Risk score: 14/100

Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile1
Dominant FEMA zoneA (100%)
SFHA share of features100%
Nearest USGS gauge2 mi · 21.43 ft

Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.

Historical flooding exposure in Decker

  • 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 Decker

Does Decker 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.