7
Very High
Flood Risk in Tampa, FL
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Tampa's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $146M from this hazard type
- 356 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 27 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 2.1 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Tampa--St. Petersburg, FL Region, United States (2024-09-26) — 28,900 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Tampa is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Tampa Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Tampa
Flood - Tampa--St. Petersburg, FL Region, United States
January 8, 2024 — WARNING
2,450,000 people exposed; $360,780M capital exposed
Flood - Tampa--St. Petersburg, FL Region, United States
July 7, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Tampa--St. Petersburg, FL Region, United States
September 10, 2024 — WARNING
74,700 people exposed; $10,850M capital exposed
Flood - Tampa--St. Petersburg, FL Region, United States
September 11, 2024 — WARNING
74,700 people exposed; $10,850M capital exposed
Flood - Tampa--St. Petersburg, FL Region, United States
September 25, 2024 — WARNING
28,900 people exposed; $2,686M 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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Score: 0/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 9/10
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