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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Metairie, LA.
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 (48/100) · Rain 76% · 0.4 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.
25
/ 100
For typical homes located in Metairie, LA.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 21 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
Storm surge risk
Coastal inundation and tidal vulnerability
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
Metairie, LA
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: LIX · radar KHDC
Active alerts near Metairie
Special Weather Statement
Effective local time
Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 7:19AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Flood Advisory
Effective local time
Flood Advisory issued August 27 at 7:16AM CDT until August 27 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Special Marine Warning
Effective local time
Special Marine Warning issued August 27 at 7:10AM CDT until August 27 at 8:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
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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 data unavailable right now.
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 76% · 0.4 in
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 48/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 43% · 0.1 in
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 27/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 35% · 0.1 in
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 24/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 52%
Max wind: 0 to 10 mph
Risk score: 31/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 61%
Max wind: 0 to 10 mph
Risk score: 34/100
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 Metairie
- 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 Metairie
Does Metairie 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.