3
Moderate
Flood Risk in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
Risk: 3Historical: 6
Key Risk Factors
- 10 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Floods - Rio De Janeiro State, Brazil (2022-04-03)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Rio de Janeiro is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Rio de Janeiro Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Rio de Janeiro
Floods - Rio De Janeiro State, Brazil
April 2, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
May 14, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods/Landslides - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
December 10, 2013 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Petropolis, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
February 15, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Petropolis, Brazil
February 27, 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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Rio de Janeiro
Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Rio de Janeiro
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Rio de Janeiro
Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Rio de Janeiro
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Rio de Janeiro
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Rio de Janeiro
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Rio de Janeiro
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Rio de Janeiro
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Rio de Janeiro
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Rio de Janeiro
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Score: 3/10
Flood Risk in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Santiago, Chile
Score: 5/10
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