Flood risk snapshot · Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA.

Some live sources are refreshing; historical context remains available.

This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.

Live risk outlook

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

25

/ 100

Flood risk score25/100

For typical homes located in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 11 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA

Historical baseline tiles

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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: SEW · radar KATX

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (52% of features)

SFHA share: 48% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 361

Tile risk label: Moderate

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: 28% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.17 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 4% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 6 mph

Risk score: 12/100

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 7% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 6 mph

Risk score: 13/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 31% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 3 mph

Risk score: 22/100

Fri

MODERATE

Rain chance: 70%

Max wind: 7 mph

Risk score: 38/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 53%

Max wind: 5 to 9 mph

Risk score: 31/100

Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile361
Dominant FEMA zoneX (52%)
SFHA share of features48%
Soil moisture (topsoil)28% · 0.17 in rain

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

Historical flooding exposure in Bryn Mawr-Skyway

  • 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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway

Does Bryn Mawr-Skyway 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.