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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Norfolk, 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
ELEVATEDElevated
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Elevated (57/100) · Rain 97% · 0.4 in · Max wind 7 to 10 mph.
No active local alerts at this moment.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
46
/ 100
For typical homes located in Norfolk, VA.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 25 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
Storm surge risk
Coastal inundation and tidal vulnerability
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 hazard map
Norfolk, VA
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: AKQ · radar KAKQ
Active alerts near Norfolk
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (90% of features)
SFHA share: 10% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 1306
Tile risk label: Low
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
STORM DRAIN AT SHEPPARD AVENUE NEAR NORFOLK, VA (0204289989)
Stage: 2.10 ft
Discharge: 2 ft3/s
Observed: local time
Distance from Norfolk: 2 mi
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture: 33% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.46 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
ELEVATEDRain chance: 97% · 0.4 in
Max wind: 7 to 10 mph
Risk score: 57/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 21% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 7 mph
Risk score: 18/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 13% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 5 mph
Risk score: 15/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 1%
Max wind: 5 to 12 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 52%
Max wind: 13 mph
Risk score: 31/100
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 Norfolk
- 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 Norfolk
Does Norfolk 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.