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Flood Risk in Melbourne, Australia
Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10
Risk: 0Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- 33 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Riverine Flood - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2026-02-23) — 5,100,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Melbourne is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Melbourne Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Melbourne
Flood - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
October 5, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Riverine Flood - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
June 7, 2025 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Riverine Flood - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
February 22, 2026 — WATCH
5,100,000 people exposed; $1,777,856M capital exposed
Floods - Victoria, Australia
February 9, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Victoria, Australia
February 26, 2012 — 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: 1/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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