9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Bogota, Colombia
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Bogota based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- 41 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (8 events)
- Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Floods - Colombia (2022-11-14)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Bogota is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Bogota Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Bogota
Floods - Colombia
November 13, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Cundinamarca, Colombia
August 25, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Colombia
December 6, 2011 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Colombia
October 18, 2011 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Colombia
April 5, 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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How this data is built
Bogota, Colombia flood risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live flood monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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