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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Bay View, MI.
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
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (31/100) · Rain 52% · 0.0 in · Max wind 5 to 10 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
58
/ 100
For typical homes located in Bay View, MI.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 4 features intersect this tile.
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Bay View, MI
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: APX · radar KAPX
Active alerts near Bay View
Marine Weather Statement
Effective local time
Marine Weather Statement issued July 12 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
Heat Advisory
Effective local time
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 3:17PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (52% of features)
SFHA share: 48% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 23
Tile risk label: Elevated
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
LOWRain chance: 52% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 31/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 28% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 10 mph
Risk score: 21/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 10 to 15 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 0 to 10 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 5%
Max wind: 0 to 10 mph
Risk score: 12/100
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 Bay View
- 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 Bay View
Does Bay View 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.