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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Capitol Heights, MD.
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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
MODERATEModerate
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (35/100) · Rain 41% · Max wind 3 to 8 mph.
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.
14
/ 100
For typical homes located in Capitol Heights, MD.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 3 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
Capitol Heights, MD
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
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Active alerts near Capitol Heights
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (58% of features)
SFHA share: 42% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 267
Tile risk label: Moderate
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
WATTS BRANCH AT WASHINGTON, DC (01651800)
Stage: 4.10 ft
Discharge: 1 ft3/s
Observed: local time
Distance from Capitol Heights: 3 mi
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: 41%
Max wind: 3 to 8 mph
Risk score: 35/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 6 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
ELEVATEDRain chance: 74%
Max wind: 15 mph
Risk score: 69/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 16%
Max wind: 6 to 13 mph
Risk score: 18/100
Fri
LOWRain chance: 3%
Max wind: 12 mph
Risk score: 10/100
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 Capitol Heights
- 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 Capitol Heights
Does Capitol Heights 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.