Flood risk snapshot · Blackgum, OK

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Blackgum, OK.

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

ELEVATED

Elevated

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Elevated (57/100) · Rain 97% · 0.4 in · Max wind 0 to 10 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

61

/ 100

Flood risk score61/100

For typical homes located in Blackgum, OK.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 4 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Blackgum, OK

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.

Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: TSA · radar KSRX

Active alerts near Blackgum

Flood Advisory

Effective local time

Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 2:52AM CDT until June 14 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (67% of features)

SFHA share: 33% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 15

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: 30% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.97 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 97% · 0.4 in

Max wind: 0 to 10 mph

Risk score: 57/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 15% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 1% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 0 to 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 22%

Max wind: 5 to 15 mph

Risk score: 19/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 49%

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 30/100

Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile15
Dominant FEMA zoneX (67%)
SFHA share of features33%
Soil moisture (topsoil)30% · 0.97 in rain

Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.

Historical flooding exposure in Blackgum

  • 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 Blackgum

Does Blackgum 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.