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9
Extreme

flood Flood Risk in Tokyo, Japan

Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10

Risk: 9Historical: 4

Key Risk Factors

  • High risk rating for Tokyo based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
  • 7 events on record in proximity
  • Significant river or coastal flood exposure

Peak season: March-September

Last significant event: Floods - Chiba, Japan (2022-11-29)

Highest Risk Cities for Floods

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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
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Tokyo is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.

How Tokyo Compares

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Notable Flood Events Near Tokyo

Floods - Japan

October 14, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Floods - Japan

October 28, 2019 WARNING

Impact data not available

Floods - Chiba, Japan

November 28, 2022 WARNING

Impact data not available

Floods - Japan

September 9, 2015 WARNING

Impact data not available

Floods - Ibaraki, Southern Region, Japan

May 26, 2022 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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