Flood risk snapshot · Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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.

31

/ 100

Flood risk score31/100

For typical homes located in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 8 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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: AE (63% of features)

SFHA share: 65% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 124

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: 28% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.10 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 6% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 1 to 5 mph

Risk score: 12/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 26% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 0 to 3 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Fri

MODERATE

Rain chance: 79% · 0.1 in

Max wind: 2 to 8 mph

Risk score: 42/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 49%

Max wind: 3 mph

Risk score: 30/100

Sun

MODERATE

Rain chance: 92%

Max wind: 2 to 8 mph

Risk score: 47/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile124
Dominant FEMA zoneAE (63%)
SFHA share of features65%
Soil moisture (topsoil)28% · 0.10 in rain

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

Historical flooding exposure in Union Hill-Novelty Hill

  • 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill

Does Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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.