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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Alexandria, VA.
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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 (30/100) · Rain 49% · 0.0 in · Max wind 12 mph.
1 active alert nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Local decision support
Next 24–72 hours: risk-to-action packet
Baseline
12/100
Low long-term exposure
Live signal
Low
Current source-derived signal
Official alerts
1
active local alert
Practical, non-emergency steps
- STEP 1
Reduce water entry points
Clear gutters, drains, and low-area grates when it is safe to do so, and move valuables from low storage areas.
- STEP 2
Document before conditions change
Keep current photos of the exterior and important records in an accessible place for a later coverage conversation.
- STEP 3
Follow local flood direction
Do not use this packet for route, evacuation, or floodwater decisions; follow official local and NWS alerts instead.
Official source links
This packet supports preparation conversations. It is not an emergency alert, evacuation instruction, insurance quote, property inspection, or medical guidance. Follow official local instructions for time-sensitive decisions.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
12
/ 100
For typical homes located in Alexandria, VA.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 5 features intersect this tile.
Compare other local risks
See how Alexandria scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
Storm surge risk
Coastal inundation and tidal vulnerability
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Hurricane risk
Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding
Local historical hazard map
Alexandria, VA
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: LWX · radar KLWX
Active alerts near Alexandria
Coastal Flood Advisory
Effective local time
Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 2:50PM EDT until September 28 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Protect your home before the next storm
Turn today’s risk into a checklist for your home.
Coverage request
Keep local storm exposure with the coverage questions you want to ask.
Home-protection request
Record roof, window, or hardening work you are considering around local risk.
Emergency prep essentials guide
Build a storm kit and action checklist in 30 minutes.
Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (80% of features)
SFHA share: 19% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 454
Tile risk label: Low
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
CAMERON RUN AT ALEXANDRIA, VA (01653000)
Stage: 4.46 ft
Discharge: 192 ft3/s
Observed: local time
Distance from Alexandria: 1 mi
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture: 23% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.09 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
Protect your home before the next storm
Turn today's flood exposure into a checklist for drains, valuables, and coverage in Alexandria, VA.
Coverage request
Keep local storm exposure with the coverage questions you want to ask.
Home-protection request
Record roof, window, or hardening work you are considering around local risk.
Emergency prep essentials guide
Build a storm kit and action checklist in 30 minutes.
5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 49% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 12 mph
Risk score: 30/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 43% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 10 to 18 mph
Risk score: 27/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 2% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 7 to 13 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 3 to 9 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 0 to 6 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 Alexandria
- 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 Alexandria
Does Alexandria 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.