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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Rossmore, WV.

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

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (24/100) · Rain 36% · 0.0 in · Max wind 2 to 7 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

61

/ 100

Flood risk score61/100

For typical homes located in Rossmore, WV.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 4 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Rossmore, WV

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: RLX · radar KRLX

Active alerts near Rossmore

Flash Flood Warning

Effective local time

Flash Flood Warning issued June 23 at 4:11AM EDT until June 23 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (56% of features)

SFHA share: 44% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 261

Tile risk label: Moderate

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

GUYANDOTTE RIVER AT LOGAN, WV (03203600)

Stage: 13.77 ft

Discharge: 8,580 ft3/s

Observed: local time

Distance from Rossmore: 3 mi

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 30% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 1.30 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 36% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 2 to 7 mph

Risk score: 24/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 1 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Thu

LOW

Rain chance: 3% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 1 to 5 mph

Risk score: 11/100

Fri

MODERATE

Rain chance: 66%

Max wind: 1 to 5 mph

Risk score: 36/100

Sat

MODERATE

Rain chance: 81%

Max wind: 7 mph

Risk score: 42/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile261
Dominant FEMA zoneX (56%)
SFHA share of features44%
Nearest USGS gauge3 mi · 13.77 ft

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

Historical flooding exposure in Rossmore

  • 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 Rossmore

Does Rossmore 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.