3
Moderate
Flood Risk in Dubai, UAE
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 2 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (2026-02-04) — 12,090,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Dubai is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Dubai Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Dubai
Floods - United Arab Emirates
January 13, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
February 3, 2026 — WATCH
12,090,000 people exposed; $1,191,254M 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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