9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Istanbul, Turkey
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 3
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Istanbul based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- 4 events on record in proximity
- Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Floods - Turkey (2022-06-09)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Istanbul is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Istanbul Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Istanbul
Floods - Istanbul, Turkey
June 23, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Istanbul, Turkey
August 18, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Northwestern Turkey
June 22, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Turkey
June 8, 2022 — 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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Earthquake Risk in Istanbul
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Istanbul
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Istanbul
Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Istanbul
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Istanbul
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Istanbul
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Istanbul
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Istanbul
Score: 9/10
High Wind Risk in Istanbul
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Istanbul
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Ankara, Turkey
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Beirut, Lebanon
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Cairo, Egypt
Score: 1/10
How this data is built
Istanbul, Turkey 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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