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Current risk outlook
Storm surge risk for New Orleans, LA.
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
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Low risk signal for New Orleans, LA.
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.
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/ 100
For typical homes located in New Orleans, LA.
Baseline context
Compare other local risks
See how New Orleans scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Flood risk
Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
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 hazard map
New Orleans, LA
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Surge intelligence snapshot
Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)
No nearby CO-OPS tide gauges reporting right now.
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
Wave height forecast unavailable.
Source: NWS forecast grid.
Protect your home before the next storm
Use surge exposure to plan evacuation timing and coastal coverage in New Orleans, LA.