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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Marietta, OH.
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
MODERATEModerate
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (43/100) · Rain 53% · 0.6 in · Max wind 9 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
12
/ 100
For typical homes located in Marietta, OH.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 1 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
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Local historical hazard map
Marietta, OH
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: RLX · radar KRLX
Active alerts near Marietta
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective local time
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 12:12PM EDT until August 10 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Special Weather Statement
Effective local time
Special Weather Statement issued August 10 at 12:03PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (58% of features)
SFHA share: 42% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 62
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: 32% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.00 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 53% · 0.6 in
Max wind: 9 mph
Risk score: 43/100
Tomorrow
ELEVATEDRain chance: 75% · 1.5 in
Max wind: 2 to 8 mph
Risk score: 60/100
Wed
MODERATERain chance: 64% · 0.5 in
Max wind: 3 to 7 mph
Risk score: 48/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 53%
Max wind: 2 to 7 mph
Risk score: 31/100
Fri
LOWRain chance: 48%
Max wind: 2 to 6 mph
Risk score: 29/100
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 Marietta
- 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 Marietta
Does Marietta 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.