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9
Extreme

flood Flood Risk in Taipei, Taiwan

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

Risk: 9Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • High risk rating for Taipei based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
  • 8 events on record in proximity
  • Largest recent event exposed 23,600,000 people
  • Significant river or coastal flood exposure

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Flood - SE of Min Jiang Basin, Taiwan (2024-11-05) — 23,600,000 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
Taipei is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Taipei Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Taipei

Flood - SE of Min Jiang Basin, Taiwan

July 11, 2024 WARNING

23,600,000 people exposed; $1,670,365M capital exposed

Flood - SE of Min Jiang Basin, Taiwan

November 4, 2024 WARNING

23,600,000 people exposed; $1,670,365M capital exposed

Flood - Taichung Region, Taiwan

June 11, 2012 WARNING

Impact data not available

Flood - Southeastern China

July 22, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Floods - Southeastern China

July 7, 2020 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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