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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Weweantic, MA.

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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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Use the official sources below for time-sensitive conditions; the score below is not an active warning.

Live alert status is unavailable here; check official sources directly.

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

Local decision support

Next 24–72 hours: risk-to-action packet

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Baseline

60/100

Elevated long-term exposure

Live signal

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Historical score remains available below

Official alerts

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Practical, non-emergency steps

  1. STEP 1

    Reduce water entry points

    Clear gutters, drains, and low-area grates when it is safe to do so, and move valuables from low storage areas.

  2. STEP 2

    Document before conditions change

    Keep current photos of the exterior and important records in an accessible place for a later coverage conversation.

  3. STEP 3

    Follow local flood direction

    Do not use this packet for route, evacuation, or floodwater decisions; follow official local and NWS alerts instead.

This packet supports preparation conversations. It is not an emergency alert, evacuation instruction, insurance quote, property inspection, or medical guidance. Follow official local instructions for time-sensitive decisions.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

60

/ 100

Flood risk score60/100

For typical homes located in Weweantic, MA.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 24 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Weweantic, MA

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: BOX · radar KBOX

Active alerts near Weweantic

Coastal Flood Advisory

Effective local time

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:08PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

High Wind Warning

Effective local time

High Wind Warning issued September 26 at 1:24PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Flood Watch

Effective local time

Flood Watch issued September 26 at 12:18PM EDT until September 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 77% · 1.1 in · ERO MRGL

Max wind: 12 to 17 mph

Risk score: 73/100

Tomorrow

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 63% · 0.2 in · ERO SLGT

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 60/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 10% · 0.0 in · ERO MRGL

Max wind: 3 to 7 mph

Risk score: 26/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 0 to 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 2 to 9 mph

Risk score: 11/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile0

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

Historical flooding exposure in Weweantic

  • 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 Weweantic

Does Weweantic 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.