7
Very High
Flood Risk in Memphis, TN
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Memphis's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $154M from this hazard type
- 436 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 70 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 5.2 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Memphis, TN--MS--AR Region, United States (2025-08-08) — 497,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Memphis is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Memphis Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Memphis
Flood - Memphis, TN--MS--AR Region, United States
May 8, 2024 — WARNING
955,000 people exposed; $141,339M capital exposed
Flood - Memphis, TN--MS--AR Region, United States
May 8, 2024 — WARNING
952,000 people exposed; $140,758M capital exposed
Flood - Memphis, TN--MS--AR Region, United States
August 7, 2025 — WARNING
497,000 people exposed; $72,075M capital exposed
Flood - Memphis, TN--MS--AR Region, United States
August 7, 2025 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Memphis, TN--MS--AR Region, United States
March 29, 2020 — 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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