7
Very High
Flood Risk in Arlington, TX
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Arlington's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $258M from this hazard type
- 446 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 111 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 5.4 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Dallas--Fort Worth--Arlington, TX Region, United States (2024-04-28) — 3,120,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Arlington is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Arlington Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Arlington
Flood - Dallas--Fort Worth--Arlington, TX Region, United States
April 27, 2024 — WARNING
3,120,000 people exposed; $415,455M capital exposed
Flood - Dallas--Fort Worth--Arlington, TX Region, United States
March 15, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Dallas--Fort Worth--Arlington, TX Region, United States
June 2, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Dallas--Fort Worth--Arlington, TX Region, United States
October 4, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Dallas--Fort Worth--Arlington, TX Region, United States
May 15, 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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Score: 3/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Arlington
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Fort Worth, TX
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Dallas, TX
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Austin, TX
Score: 7/10
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