3
Moderate
Flood Risk in Nairobi, Kenya
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 5
Key Risk Factors
- 13 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Floods - Kenya (2021-05-26)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Nairobi is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Nairobi Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Nairobi
Floods - Nairobi, Kenya
December 18, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Kenya
January 13, 2013 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Kenya
May 25, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Kenya
June 3, 2015 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Kenya/Somalia
May 2, 2017 — 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: 3/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Nairobi
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Nairobi
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Nairobi
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Nairobi
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Nairobi
Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 3/10
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