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Low
Flood Risk in Sydney, Australia
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Risk: 1Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- 39 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Riverine Flood - SW of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (2025-01-16)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Sydney is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Sydney Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Sydney
Floods - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
April 7, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
October 3, 2018 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Floods - Sydney, Australia
November 27, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Riverine Flood - SW of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
December 12, 2024 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Riverine Flood - SW of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
January 15, 2025 — 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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Score: 9/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 0/10
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