9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Phoenix, AZ
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Phoenix's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $1,120M from this hazard type
- 176 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 36 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 8.5 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Phoenix--Mesa, AZ Region, United States (2022-09-12)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
5
Phoenix, AZ
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Phoenix Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Phoenix
Flood - Phoenix, Arizona, United States
August 19, 2014 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Phoenix--Mesa, AZ Region, United States
August 18, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Phoenix--Mesa, AZ Region, United States
July 13, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Phoenix--Mesa, AZ Region, United States
September 11, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Phoenix--Mesa, AZ Region, United States
August 12, 2022 — 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: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Phoenix
Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Tucson, AZ
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Las Vegas, NV
Score: 9/10
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