9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Los Angeles, CA
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Los Angeles's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $2,809M from this hazard type
- 71 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 27 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, California, United States (2026-02-19) — 4,780,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
2
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Los Angeles Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Los Angeles
Flood - Los Angeles, United States
November 20, 2025 — ADVISORY
6,160,000 people exposed; $1,923,805M capital exposed
Flood - Los Angeles County _ nearby coastal/mountain areas, United States
November 20, 2025 — WATCH
9,340,000 people exposed; $2,848,317M capital exposed
Flood - Los Angeles--Long Beach--Anaheim, CA Region, United States
February 5, 2024 — WARNING
3,210,000 people exposed; $1,028,003M capital exposed
Flood - Los Angeles, California, United States
February 18, 2026 — ADVISORY
4,780,000 people exposed; $1,502,787M capital exposed
Flood - Los Angeles--Long Beach--Anaheim, CA Region, United States
March 29, 2024 — WARNING
5,250,000 people exposed; $1,650,832M 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: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 7/10
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