9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Seattle, WA
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Seattle's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $417M from this hazard type
- 112 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 30 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Occurs roughly 0.29 times per year on average
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Seattle, WA Region, United States (2020-02-10)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Seattle is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Seattle Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Seattle
Flood - Seattle, WA Region, United States
February 8, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Seattle, WA Region, United States
February 8, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Seattle, WA Region, United States
February 11, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Seattle, WA Region, United States
February 9, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Seattle, WA Region, United States
February 8, 2020 — 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 Seattle
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Seattle
Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Seattle
Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Seattle
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Seattle
Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Seattle
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Seattle
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Seattle
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Seattle
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Seattle
Score: 3/10
Flood Risk in Portland, OR
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 7/10
Flood Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 9/10
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