9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Oakland, CA
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Oakland's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $491M from this hazard type
- 85 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 44 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 2.2 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - San Francisco--Oakland, CA Region, United States (2024-12-23) — 1,310,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Oakland is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Oakland Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Oakland
Flood - San Francisco--Oakland, CA Region, United States
January 9, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - San Francisco--Oakland, CA Region, United States
December 6, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - San Francisco--Oakland, CA Region, United States
December 22, 2024 — WARNING
1,310,000 people exposed; $337,667M capital exposed
Flood - San Francisco--Oakland, CA Region, United States
December 27, 2023 — WARNING
1,310,000 people exposed; $337,667M capital exposed
Flood - San Francisco--Oakland, CA Region, United States
December 29, 2023 — WARNING
1,310,000 people exposed; $337,667M capital exposed
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 Oakland
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Hurricane Risk in Oakland
Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Oakland
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Oakland
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Oakland
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Oakland
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Oakland
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Oakland
Score: 3/10
Flood Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 7/10
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