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Extreme

flood Flood Risk in Long Beach, CA

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

FEMA: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Long Beach's county as Very High risk for this hazard
  • Estimated annual loss of $2,809M from this hazard type
  • 68 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
  • 28 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
  • Average annual frequency: 4.0 events per year

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Flood - Los Angeles--Long Beach--Anaheim, CA Region, United States (2024-02-01) — 788,000 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
Long Beach is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Long Beach Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Long Beach

Flood - Los Angeles--Long Beach--Anaheim, CA Region, United States

January 5, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Los Angeles--Long Beach--Anaheim, CA Region, United States

January 31, 2024 WARNING

788,000 people exposed; $228,914M capital exposed

Flood - Los Angeles--Long Beach--Anaheim, CA Region, United States

January 31, 2024 WARNING

788,000 people exposed; $228,914M capital exposed

Flood - Los Angeles--Long Beach--Anaheim, CA Region, United States

January 31, 2024 WARNING

704,000 people exposed; $212,122M capital exposed

Flood - Los Angeles--Long Beach--Anaheim, CA Region, United States

January 15, 2019 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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