9
Extreme
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
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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