Flood risk snapshot · Fountain Springs, PA

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Fountain Springs, PA.

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

HIGH

High

Next 6–24 hours: Today: High (93/100) · Rain 93% · Max wind 5 mph.

3 active alerts nearby.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

60

/ 100

Flood risk score60/100

For typical homes located in Fountain Springs, PA.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 6 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Fountain Springs, PA

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: CTP · radar KCCX

Active alerts near Fountain Springs

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Effective local time

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 21 at 3:37PM EDT until July 21 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS State College PA

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central Pennsylvania. Stay inside a well built structure and keep away from windows.

Special Weather Statement

Effective local time

Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:14PM EDT by NWS State College PA

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for south central and central Pennsylvania.

Tornado Watch

Effective local time

Tornado Watch issued July 21 at 2:06PM EDT until July 21 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

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: 37% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.02 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

HIGH

Rain chance: 93%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 93/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 13%

Max wind: 2 to 7 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 2 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 2 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 6%

Max wind: 0 to 3 mph

Risk score: 10/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile0
Soil moisture (topsoil)37% · 0.02 in rain

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

Historical flooding exposure in Fountain Springs

  • 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 Fountain Springs

Does Fountain Springs 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.