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Extreme

flood Flood Risk in Jakarta, Indonesia

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

Risk: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • High risk rating for Jakarta based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
  • Extensive history of significant events in this area
  • High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
  • Significant river or coastal flood exposure

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Flood - S of Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia (2026-02-02) — 5,230,000 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
Jakarta is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Jakarta Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Jakarta

Floods - Jakarta, Indonesia

March 4, 2013 WARNING

Impact data not available

Floods - Greater Jakarta Region, Indonesia

February 22, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Floods - Jakarta, Indonesia

January 14, 2013 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Jakarta, Indonesia

November 17, 2015 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - S of Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

February 1, 2026 WARNING

5,230,000 people exposed; $358,164M 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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