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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Garden, 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 (18/100) · Rain 19% · 0.0 in · Max wind 10 to 15 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
47
/ 100
For typical homes located in Garden, MI.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 3 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
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Local historical hazard map
Garden, MI
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: MQT · radar KMQT
Active alerts near Garden
Marine Weather Statement
Effective local time
Marine Weather Statement issued July 12 at 5:17PM EDT by NWS Marquette 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. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives.
Extreme Heat Warning
Effective local time
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 12 at 2:31PM EDT until July 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: AE (55% of features)
SFHA share: 68% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 60
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: 14% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.31 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 19% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 10 to 15 mph
Risk score: 18/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 3% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 10 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 11% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 10 to 15 mph
Risk score: 14/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 2%
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 6%
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 Garden
- 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 Garden
Does Garden 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.