Storm surge risk snapshot · Kean University, NJ

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Kean University, NJ.

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 (10/100) · Rain 0% · Max wind 3 to 8 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

97

/ 100

Storm surge risk score97/100

For typical homes located in Kean University, NJ.

Baseline context

Storm surge exposure derived from NOAA SLOSH MOM (AGL) data.

Local historical hazard map

Kean University, NJ

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

The Battery (8518750)

Distance from Kean University: 11 mi

Source: NOAA CO-OPS.

NHC storm surge watch/warning

No NHC storm surge watch/warning posted.

Source: NHC advisory feed.

Coastal flood alerts (NWS)

Coastal Flood Statement

Coastal Flood Statement issued July 12 at 3:23AM EDT until July 12 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Source: National Weather Service.

Wave & surf forecast

Observed wave height: 2.95 ft

Observed: local time

Buoy: Station 44091 (65 mi)

Source: NDBC buoy observations.

5-day surge outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 3 to 8 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 0 to 8 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 5 to 12 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 5%

Max wind: 8 to 13 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 4%

Max wind: 3 to 10 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Nearest CO-OPS gauge11 mi
Nearest buoy waves2.95 ft · 65 mi
Active coastal alerts1 alert

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

Historical storm surge exposure near Kean University

  • 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 Kean University

Can storm surge affect Kean University?

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.