7
Very High
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
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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Sacramento
Score: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in Sacramento
Score: 5/10
Hurricane Risk in Sacramento
Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Sacramento
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Sacramento
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in Sacramento
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Sacramento
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Sacramento
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Sacramento
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Sacramento
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 9/10
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