3
Moderate
Flood Risk in Accra, Ghana
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- Active in the last 12 months (7 events)
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - E of Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana (2024-01-21) — 1,598,400 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Accra is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Accra Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Accra
Floods - Accra, Ghana
June 9, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Accra, Ghana
December 1, 2023 — WARNING
159,000 people exposed; $237M capital exposed
Flood - E of Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana
January 20, 2024 — WARNING
1,598,400 people exposed; $3,300M capital exposed
Flood - E of Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana
August 6, 2023 — WARNING
34,200 people exposed; $69M capital exposed
Flood - E of Tema, Greater Accra, Ghana
December 3, 2023 — WARNING
34,200 people exposed; $69M capital exposed
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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