7
Very High
Flood Risk in Milwaukee, WI
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Milwaukee's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $101M from this hazard type
- 290 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 28 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 2.1 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Milwaukee, WI Region, United States (2024-05-28) — 900,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Milwaukee is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Milwaukee Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Milwaukee
Flood - Milwaukee, WI Region, United States
May 27, 2024 — WARNING
900,000 people exposed; $152,041M capital exposed
Flood - Milwaukee, WI Region, United States
November 30, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Milwaukee, WI Region, United States
November 29, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Milwaukee, WI Region, United States
December 11, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Milwaukee, WI Region, United States
December 11, 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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