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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for West New York, NJ.
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
ELEVATEDElevated
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Elevated (58/100) · Rain 71% · 1.2 in · Max wind 12 mph.
3 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
9
/ 100
For typical homes located in West New York, NJ.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 4 features intersect this tile.
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See how West New York scores across each hazard model.
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
West New York, NJ
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: OKX · radar KOKX
Active alerts near West New York
Flood Watch
Effective local time
Flood Watch issued August 27 at 1:51PM EDT until August 27 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flash Flood Warning
Effective local time
Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 1:27PM EDT until August 27 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Effective local time
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 27 at 12:51PM EDT until August 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (93% of features)
SFHA share: 7% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 452
Tile risk label: Low
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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Turn today's flood exposure into a checklist for drains, valuables, and coverage in West New York, NJ.
5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
ELEVATEDRain chance: 71% · 1.2 in
Max wind: 12 mph
Risk score: 58/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 38% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 25/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 2% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 7 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 10%
Max wind: 2 to 9 mph
Risk score: 14/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 32%
Max wind: 7 mph
Risk score: 23/100
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 West New York
- 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 West New York
Does West New York 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.