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Storm surge risk snapshot · Goose Creek, SC

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Goose Creek, SC.

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This view focuses on storm surge exposure patterns and coastal vulnerability near this city.

Live risk outlook

MODERATE

Moderate

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Moderate (41/100) · Rain 44% · Max wind 10 to 16 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.

99

/ 100

Storm surge risk score99/100

For typical homes located in Goose Creek, SC.

Baseline context

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

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City snapshot

All hazards combined

55/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

39/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

48/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

56/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

72/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

14/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

81/100

Hurricane risk

Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding

71/100

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Goose Creek, SC

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Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

Charleston (8665530)

Distance from Goose Creek: 15 mi

Observed water level: 3.78 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

Observed wave height: 3.61 ft

Observed: local time

Buoy: Station 41065 (18 mi)

Source: NDBC buoy observations.

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5-day surge outlook

Today

MODERATE

Rain chance: 44%

Max wind: 10 to 16 mph

Risk score: 41/100

Tomorrow

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 88%

Max wind: 2 to 6 mph

Risk score: 73/100

Sat

MODERATE

Rain chance: 55%

Max wind: 7 mph

Risk score: 35/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 1 to 6 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 20%

Max wind: 8 to 12 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level3.78 ft · 15 mi
Nearest buoy waves3.61 ft · 18 mi

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

Historical storm surge exposure near Goose Creek

  • 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 Goose Creek

Can storm surge affect Goose Creek?

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.