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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Upton, WY.
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 (11/100) · Rain 3% · 0.0 in · Max wind 13 mph.
2 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
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For typical homes located in Upton, WY.
Baseline context
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City snapshot
All hazards combined
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Tornado risk
Historic tornado corridor exposure
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Local historical hazard map
Upton, WY
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: UNR · radar KUDX
Active alerts near Upton
Red Flag Warning
Effective local time
Red Flag Warning issued August 9 at 11:49AM MDT until August 9 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Air Quality Alert
Effective local time
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:46AM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
The Wyoming Department of Health recommends the elderly, young children, and individuals with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities during this time. Wildfire smoke is made up of a variety of pollutants, including particulate matter and ozone, which can cause respiratory health effect. Although these people are most susceptible to health impacts, the Department of Health also advises that everyone should avoid prolonged exposure to poor air quality conditions.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
No FEMA zones returned for this tile.
NFHL features in tile: 0
Tile risk label: Minimal
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: 6% 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: 3% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 13 mph
Risk score: 11/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 8% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 3 to 12 mph
Risk score: 13/100
Tue
LOWRain chance: 15% · 0.1 in
Max wind: 2 to 12 mph
Risk score: 16/100
Wed
LOWRain chance: 55%
Max wind: 3 to 14 mph
Risk score: 32/100
Thu
MODERATERain chance: 64%
Max wind: 7 to 13 mph
Risk score: 36/100
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 Upton
- 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 Upton
Does Upton 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.