7
Very High
Flood Risk in Austin, TX
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Austin's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $214M from this hazard type
- 74 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 17 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 5.5 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Austin, TX Region, United States (2022-08-22)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Austin is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Austin Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Austin
Flood - Austin, TX Region, United States
August 21, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Austin, TX Region, United States
May 24, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Austin, TX Region, United States
August 14, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Austin, TX Region, United States
May 15, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Austin, TX Region, United States
September 30, 2021 — 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: 9/10
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