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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Longview, WA.
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
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · 0.0 in · Max wind 2 to 9 mph.
1 active alert nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
21
/ 100
For typical homes located in Longview, WA.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 8 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
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AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
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Tornado risk
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Local historical hazard map
Longview, WA
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: PQR · radar KRTX
Active alerts near Longview
Heat Advisory
Effective local time
Heat Advisory issued June 13 at 11:00AM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in a cool place during the heat of the day, stay out of the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors. For those without air conditioning, use fans to keep air moving. Keeps windows closed during the day and open at night, unless air quality is degraded due to wildfire smoke. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If you do not have air conditioning in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the heat. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. For sheltering information and other human services, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org in Oregon or wa211.org in Washington.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: AE (46% of features)
SFHA share: 58% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 79
Tile risk label: Elevated
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: 12% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.00 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 2 to 9 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 2 to 8 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Mon
LOWRain chance: 0% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 1 to 10 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 2 to 14 mph
Risk score: 10/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 0%
Max wind: 2 to 9 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 Longview
- 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 Longview
Does Longview 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.