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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)
  • Extensive history of significant events in this area
  • Active in the last 12 months (11 events)
  • Largest recent event exposed 92,600,000 people
  • Significant river or coastal flood exposure

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Flood - Shanghai, East China (2024-06-20) — 92,600,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Floods

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
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 - Shanghai, East China

June 19, 2024 WARNING

92,600,000 people exposed; $2,283,874M capital exposed

Flood - Shanghai, East China

March 3, 2024 WARNING

46,300,000 people exposed; $1,296,572M capital exposed

Flood - Shanghai, East China

April 25, 2024 WARNING

46,300,000 people exposed; $1,296,572M capital exposed

Flood - Shanghai, East China

May 11, 2024 WARNING

46,300,000 people exposed; $1,296,572M capital exposed

Flood - Shanghai, East China

May 18, 2024 WARNING

46,300,000 people exposed; $1,296,572M capital exposed

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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