9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Singapore, Singapore
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Singapore based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
- Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flash Flood - E of Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia (2025-12-17) — 12,800 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Singapore is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Singapore Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Singapore
Floods - Singapore
August 19, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Peninsular Malaysia
December 15, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Johor, Malaysia
January 29, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Johor, Malaysia
June 21, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flash Flood - E of Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
December 16, 2025 — WATCH
12,800 people exposed; $90M 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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Landslide Risk in Singapore
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
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