9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Miami, FL
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Miami's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $356M from this hazard type
- 143 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 42 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 - Miami, FL Region, United States (2022-01-11)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Miami is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Miami Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Miami
Flood - Miami, FL Region, United States
January 10, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Miami, FL Region, United States
September 1, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Miami, FL Region, United States
September 1, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Miami, FL Region, United States
September 1, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Miami, FL Region, United States
November 17, 2021 — 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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Miami
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Miami
Score: 5/10
Hurricane Risk in Miami
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Miami
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Miami
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Miami
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Miami
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Miami
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Miami
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Miami
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Tampa, FL
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Jacksonville, FL
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Atlanta, GA
Score: 7/10
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