3
Moderate
Flood Risk in Nairobi, Kenya
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 8
Key Risk Factors
- 37 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
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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Earthquake Risk in Nairobi
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Nairobi
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Nairobi
Score: 1/10
Tornado Risk in Nairobi
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Nairobi
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
Flood Risk in Johannesburg, South Africa
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Cairo, Egypt
Score: 1/10
Flood Risk in Dubai, UAE
Score: 3/10
How this data is built
Nairobi, Kenya flood risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live flood monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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