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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Fort Lee, NJ.
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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
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Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
21
/ 100
For typical homes located in Fort Lee, NJ.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 6 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
Fort Lee, NJ
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: OKX · radar KOKX
Active alerts near Fort Lee
Coastal Flood Warning
Effective local time
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 27 at 5:36AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Wind Advisory
Effective local time
Wind Advisory issued September 27 at 3:53AM EDT until September 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Coastal Flood Advisory
Effective local time
The Coastal Flood Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Upton NY on this developing situation.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (66% of features)
SFHA share: 34% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 428
Tile risk label: Moderate
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: 37% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 1.51 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
Protect your home before the next storm
Turn today's flood exposure into a checklist for drains, valuables, and coverage in Fort Lee, NJ.
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Emergency prep essentials guide
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
HIGHRain chance: 88% · 1.4 in · ERO SLGT
Max wind: 15 to 31 mph
Risk score: 90/100
Tomorrow
MODERATERain chance: 72% · 0.2 in
Max wind: 10 to 15 mph
Risk score: 39/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 6 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 2%
Max wind: 3 to 8 mph
Risk score: 11/100
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 Fort Lee
- 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 Fort Lee
Does Fort Lee 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.