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9
Extreme

flood Flood Risk in Shanghai, China

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

Risk: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Coastal flood)
  • 7 events on record in proximity
  • Largest recent event exposed 9,570,000 people
  • Significant river or coastal flood exposure

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Flood - E of Jiaxing, East China (2024-11-04) — 9,560,000 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
Shanghai is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Shanghai Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Shanghai

Flood - E of Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China

June 23, 2024 WARNING

9,570,000 people exposed; $242,105M capital exposed

Flood - NE of Qiantang Jiang Basin, China and Taiwan

February 21, 2024 WARNING

9,560,000 people exposed; $241,725M capital exposed

Flood - E of Jiaxing, East China

November 3, 2024 WARNING

9,560,000 people exposed; $241,725M capital exposed

Flood - NE of Qiantang Jiang Basin, China and Taiwan

March 21, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Qiantang Jiang Basin, China and Taiwan

July 2, 2023 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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