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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Lackland AFB, TX.
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 (38/100) · Rain 69% · 0.2 in · Max wind 5 to 10 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
36
/ 100
For typical homes located in Lackland AFB, TX.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 8 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
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Local historical hazard map
Lackland AFB, TX
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: EWX · radar KEWX
Active alerts near Lackland AFB
Special Weather Statement
Effective local time
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 9:44PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for south central Texas.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Effective local time
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 10 at 5:17PM CDT until May 11 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (83% of features)
SFHA share: 17% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 206
Tile risk label: Low
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: 0.14 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
MODERATERain chance: 69% · 0.2 in
Max wind: 5 to 10 mph
Risk score: 38/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 18% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 10 to 15 mph
Risk score: 17/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 0 to 5 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Thu
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 0 to 10 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 Lackland AFB
- 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 Lackland AFB
Does Lackland AFB 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.