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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Trenton, ND.
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 (14/100) · Rain 9% · 0.0 in · Max wind 18 to 29 mph.
1 active alert nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
1
/ 100
For typical homes located in Trenton, ND.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 1 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
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
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Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Local historical hazard map
Trenton, ND
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: BIS · radar KGGW
Active alerts near Trenton
Red Flag Warning
Effective local time
Red Flag Warning issued May 11 at 9:42AM CDT until May 11 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (100% of features)
SFHA share: 0% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 1
Tile risk label: Low
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
MISSOURI RIVER NR WILLISTON, ND (06330000)
Stage: 12.54 ft
Observed: local time
Distance from Trenton: 6 mi
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture: 7% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.00 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 9% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 18 to 29 mph
Risk score: 14/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 10 to 18 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 3 to 22 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 7%
Max wind: 14 to 29 mph
Risk score: 13/100
Fri
LOWRain chance: 18%
Max wind: 14 to 22 mph
Risk score: 17/100
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 Trenton
- 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 Trenton
Does Trenton 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.