5
High
Flood Risk in Lima, Peru
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Lima based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- 8 events on record in proximity
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Canete Basin, NW of Canete River, Peru (2024-02-09) — 16,400,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Lima is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Lima Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Lima
Floods - Lima, Peru
March 17, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Lima, Peru
March 9, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Lima, Peru
August 29, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods/Landslides - Peru
April 1, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Canete Basin, NW of Canete River, Peru
February 8, 2024 — WARNING
16,400,000 people exposed; $443,973M 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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Winter Storm Risk in Lima
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Lima
Score: 9/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 0/10
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