9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Tucson, AZ
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Tucson's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $347M from this hazard type
- 215 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 32 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 12.8 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Tucson, AZ Region, United States (2021-08-11)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Tucson is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Tucson Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Tucson
Flood - Tucson, AZ Region, United States
August 10, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Tucson, AZ Region, United States
July 14, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Tucson, AZ Region, United States
July 26, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Tucson, AZ Region, United States
July 13, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Tucson, AZ Region, United States
July 13, 2019 — 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: 5/10
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Score: 5/10
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Extreme Heat Risk in Tucson
Score: 9/10
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Tsunami Risk in Tucson
Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 7/10
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