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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Chemult, OR.
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
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · Max wind 7 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
23
/ 100
For typical homes located in Chemult, OR.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 1 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
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AQI risk
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Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
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Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
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Local historical hazard map
Chemult, OR
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: MFR · radar KMAX
Active alerts near Chemult
Red Flag Warning
Effective local time
Red Flag Warning issued August 26 at 10:12AM PDT until August 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so. This includes items like important documents and essentials you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life- threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
Red Flag Warning
Effective local time
Red Flag Warning issued August 26 at 10:12AM PDT until August 26 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so. This includes items like important documents and essentials you cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. Visit ready.gov/kit for more information. Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life- threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
No FEMA zones returned for this tile.
NFHL features in tile: 0
Tile risk label: Minimal
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: 2% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.00 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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Turn today's flood exposure into a checklist for drains, valuables, and coverage in Chemult, OR.
5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 7 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 0 to 8 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Fri
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 0 to 7 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 0 to 7 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 2 mph
Risk score: 10/100
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 Chemult
- 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 Chemult
Does Chemult 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.