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Storm surge risk snapshot · Sound Beach, NY

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Sound Beach, NY.

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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 (18/100) · Rain 10% · Max wind 3 to 9 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

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

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Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

98

/ 100

Storm surge risk score98/100

For typical homes located in Sound Beach, NY.

Baseline context

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

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City snapshot

All hazards combined

39/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

21/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

32/100

AQI risk

Current air quality and AQI signal

21/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

15/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

68/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

0/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

20/100

Hurricane risk

Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding

59/100

Local historical hazard map

Sound Beach, NY

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Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

Bridgeport (8467150)

Distance from Sound Beach: 19 mi

Observed water level: 3.14 ft (MLLW)

Observed: local time

Source: NOAA CO-OPS.

NHC storm surge watch/warning

No NHC storm surge watch/warning posted.

Source: NHC advisory feed.

Coastal flood alerts (NWS)

No coastal flood alerts at this time.

Source: National Weather Service.

Wave & surf forecast

Next 24h max wave height: 1.00 ft

Peak time: 2026-05-11T21:00:00+00:00/PT1H

Source: NWS forecast grid.

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5-day surge outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 10%

Max wind: 3 to 9 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 33%

Max wind: 7 to 16 mph

Risk score: 31/100

Thu

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 90%

Max wind: 7 to 10 mph

Risk score: 73/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 28%

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level3.14 ft · 19 mi
Peak waves/surf (next 24h)1.00 ft

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

Historical storm surge exposure near Sound Beach

  • 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 Sound Beach

Can storm surge affect Sound Beach?

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.