Storm surge risk snapshot · Darnestown, MD

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Darnestown, MD.

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

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (25/100) · Rain 27% · Max wind 6 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.

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Storm surge risk score0/100

For typical homes located in Darnestown, MD.

Baseline context

Storm surge model is not available for this location yet.

Local historical hazard map

Darnestown, MD

Historical baseline tiles

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Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

Washington (8594900)

Distance from Darnestown: 22 mi

Observed water level: 3.02 ft (MLLW)

Observed: local time

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

Observed wave height: 0.98 ft

Observed: local time

Buoy: Station 44062 (39 mi)

Source: NDBC buoy observations.

5-day surge outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 27%

Max wind: 6 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 3 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Wed

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 85%

Max wind: 14 mph

Risk score: 73/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 12%

Max wind: 6 to 15 mph

Risk score: 24/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 12 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level3.02 ft · 22 mi
Nearest buoy waves0.98 ft · 39 mi

Data from NOAA CO-OPS, NHC surge advisories, and NWS marine forecasts.

Historical storm surge exposure near Darnestown

  • Surge risk is highest near the coast and tidal waterways, and drops quickly inland.
  • Wind direction and storm approach angle can be as important as storm category.
  • Strong storms can create surge + rainfall flooding at the same time.

Storm surge FAQs for Darnestown

Can storm surge affect Darnestown?

Surge risk generally drops quickly inland, but tidal rivers and bays can still push water farther than expected in some storms.

Is storm surge the same as flooding?

Surge is ocean water pushed onshore by wind/pressure; flooding can also come from rainfall, rivers, and drainage issues.