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flood Flood Risk in Sacramento, CA

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Sacramento's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $216M from this hazard type
  • 38 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 19 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
  • Average annual frequency: 1.9 events per year

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Flood - Sacramento, CA Region, United States (2025-02-13) — 7,410,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Floods

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Sacramento is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Sacramento Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Sacramento

Flood - Sacramento, CA Region, United States

February 12, 2025 WARNING

7,410,000 people exposed; $2,160,462M capital exposed

Flood - Sacramento, CA Region, United States

February 11, 2025 WARNING

202,000 people exposed; $56,847M capital exposed

Flood - Sacramento, CA Region, United States

February 7, 2025 WARNING

122,000 people exposed; $35,555M capital exposed

Flood - Sacramento, CA Region, United States

February 8, 2025 WARNING

122,000 people exposed; $35,555M capital exposed

Flood - Sacramento, CA Region, United States

February 9, 2025 WARNING

122,000 people exposed; $35,555M 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

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