9
Extreme
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
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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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Long Beach
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Long Beach
Score: 5/10
Landslide Risk in Long Beach
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Long Beach
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Long Beach
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Long Beach
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Long Beach
Score: 3/10
Flood Risk in Los Angeles, CA
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in San Diego, CA
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Fresno, CA
Score: 7/10
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