9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Kuala Lumpur based on ThinkHazard (Coastal flood)
- 34 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (14 events)
- Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flash Flood - Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia (2025-12-17) — 789,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Kuala Lumpur is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Kuala Lumpur Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Kuala Lumpur
Flood - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
August 21, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Peninsular Malaysia
March 8, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Malaysian Floods
October 29, 2001 — ADVISORY
Impact data not available
Floods - Malaysia
December 25, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flash Flood - Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
December 16, 2025 — WATCH
789,000 people exposed; $29,182M 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: 3/10
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Score: 9/10
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Tornado Risk in Kuala Lumpur
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Kuala Lumpur
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Kuala Lumpur
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Kuala Lumpur
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Kuala Lumpur
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Kuala Lumpur
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Kuala Lumpur
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Singapore, Singapore
Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Jakarta, Indonesia
Score: 9/10
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