7
Very High
Flood Risk in Fresno, CA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Fresno's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $166M from this hazard type
- 36 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 13 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 4.1 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flash Flood - Central California, United States (2025-12-24) — 658,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Fresno is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Fresno Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Fresno
Flood - Fresno, CA Region, United States
March 12, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Fresno, CA Region, United States
March 1, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flash Flood - Central California, United States
December 23, 2025 — WARNING
658,000 people exposed; $163,975M capital exposed
Flood - Central California, United States
November 12, 2025 — WATCH
80,000 people exposed; $8,727M capital exposed
Flood - Central California, United States
November 12, 2025 — WATCH
80,000 people exposed; $8,727M 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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Score: 7/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Fresno
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in Fresno
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in Fresno
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Fresno
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Fresno
Score: 9/10
High Wind Risk in Fresno
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Fresno
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 7/10
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