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Storm surge risk snapshot · West Hampton Dunes, NY

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for West Hampton Dunes, 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 (10/100) · Rain 9% · Max wind 7 to 13 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.

95

/ 100

Storm surge risk score95/100

For typical homes located in West Hampton Dunes, NY.

Baseline context

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

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See how West Hampton Dunes scores across each hazard model.

City snapshot

All hazards combined

37/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

59/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

36/100

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

17/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

0/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

15/100

Hurricane risk

Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding

68/100

Local historical hazard map

West Hampton Dunes, NY

Historical baseline tiles

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Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

New Haven (8465705)

Distance from West Hampton Dunes: 36 mi

Observed water level: 0.71 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: 0.00 ft

Peak time: 2026-05-28T12:00:00+00:00/P5DT16H

Source: NWS forecast grid.

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5-day surge outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 9%

Max wind: 7 to 13 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 8 to 13 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 8%

Max wind: 16 to 22 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 5 to 12 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Mon

MODERATE

Rain chance: 29%

Max wind: 10 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level0.71 ft · 36 mi
Peak waves/surf (next 24h)0.00 ft

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

Historical storm surge exposure near West Hampton Dunes

  • 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 West Hampton Dunes

Can storm surge affect West Hampton Dunes?

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.