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Flood risk snapshot · West Woodstock, VT

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for West Woodstock, VT.

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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

ELEVATED

Elevated

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Elevated (55/100) · Rain 82% · 0.5 in · Max wind 6 to 10 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

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

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Local decision support

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Baseline

64/100

Elevated long-term exposure

Live signal

Elevated

Current source-derived signal

Official alerts

0

active local alerts

Practical, non-emergency steps

  1. 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.

  2. STEP 2

    Document before conditions change

    Keep current photos of the exterior and important records in an accessible place for a later coverage conversation.

  3. STEP 3

    Follow local flood direction

    Do not use this packet for route, evacuation, or floodwater decisions; follow official local and NWS alerts instead.

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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.

64

/ 100

Flood risk score64/100

For typical homes located in West Woodstock, VT.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 2 features intersect this tile.

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See how West Woodstock scores across each hazard model.

City snapshot

All hazards combined

25/100

Wind risk

Roof stress and gust-driven damage

17/100

AQI risk

Current air quality and AQI signal

22/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

23/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

14/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

0/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

9/100

Local historical hazard map

West Woodstock, VT

Historical baseline tiles

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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: BTV · radar KCXX

Active alerts near West Woodstock

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Source: National Weather Service.

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Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (53% of features)

SFHA share: 47% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 123

Tile risk label: Moderate

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

WHITE RIVER AT WEST HARTFORD, VT (01144000)

Stage: 2.87 ft

Discharge: 153 ft3/s

Observed: local time

Distance from West Woodstock: 10 mi

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture data unavailable right now.

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

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5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 82% · 0.5 in

Max wind: 6 to 10 mph

Risk score: 55/100

Tomorrow

MODERATE

Rain chance: 80% · 0.7 in

Max wind: 9 to 13 mph

Risk score: 54/100

Mon

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 94% · 0.0 in · ERO MRGL

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 60/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 13%

Max wind: 3 mph

Risk score: 15/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 2 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 tile123
Dominant FEMA zoneX (53%)
SFHA share of features47%
Nearest USGS gauge10 mi · 2.87 ft

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

Historical flooding exposure in West Woodstock

  • 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 West Woodstock

Does West Woodstock 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.