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9
Extreme

flood Flood Risk in Ankara, Turkey

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

Risk: 9Historical: 3

Key Risk Factors

  • High risk rating for Ankara based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
  • 3 events on record in proximity
  • Significant river or coastal flood exposure

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Floods - Ankara, Turkey (2021-06-10)

Highest Risk Cities for Floods

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Ankara is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Ankara Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Ankara

Floods - Ankara, Turkey

June 11, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Floods - Ankara, Turkey

June 9, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Floods - Anatolia, Turkey

June 14, 2020 WARNING

Impact data not available

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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