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5
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flood Flood Risk in Santiago, Chile

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 2

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for Santiago based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
  • 2 events on record in proximity

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Flood - Colorado Basin, Argentina and Chile (2022-12-20)

Highest Risk Cities for Floods

1
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Santiago is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Santiago Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Santiago

Flood - Colorado Basin, Argentina and Chile

December 19, 2022 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood/Landslide - Chile

February 26, 2017 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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