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Very High

flood Flood Risk in Jacksonville, FL

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Jacksonville's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $134M from this hazard type
  • 247 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
  • 54 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
  • Average annual frequency: 3.5 events per year

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Flood - Jacksonville, FL Region, United States (2024-09-04) — 265,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Floods

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Jacksonville is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Jacksonville Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Jacksonville

Floods - Florida (Jacksonville), United States

August 20, 2012 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Jacksonville, FL Region, United States

May 27, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Jacksonville, FL Region, United States

July 18, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Jacksonville, FL Region, United States

September 3, 2024 WARNING

265,000 people exposed; $56,675M capital exposed

Flood - Jacksonville, FL Region, United States

August 17, 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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