5
High
Flood Risk in Seoul, South Korea
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 4
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Seoul based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- 8 events on record in proximity
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Han-Gang Basin, South Korea and North Korea (2023-07-19)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Seoul is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Seoul Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Seoul
Floods – South Korea
July 28, 2011 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods – South Korea
August 9, 2011 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Han-Gang Basin, South Korea and North Korea
July 18, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - North Korea
August 19, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods – North Korea
July 28, 2011 — 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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