Flood Safety Ranking — Alameda
Updated July 8, 2026
Which Alameda neighborhoods have the highest flood safety score? All 14 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 4.99/10. How flood safety is measured →
Top Flood Safety Neighborhoods — Ranked
Flood risk in this area is notably higher than the Alameda average due to its location within a 500-year floodplain. While the neighborhood is generally stable, some residual flood risk remains according to iHuus data.
Residual flood risks exist as some areas fall within the 500-year floodplain, though safety levels remain notably higher than the Alameda city average according to iHuus data.
Residual flood risk exists within this area due to its location in a 500-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, flood safety levels in Central are notably higher than the average for the rest of the city.
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Full Alameda Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 7.7 | #1 | +2.7 ↑ |
| Bronze Coast | 6.8 | #2 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Central | 6.8 | #3 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Fernside | 6.2 | #4 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Alameda Point | 6.2 | #5 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Marina Village | 5.9 | #6 | +0.9 ↑ |
| West End | 5.4 | #7 | +0.4 ↑ |
| East End | 5.3 | #8 | +0.3 ↑ |
| South Shore | 5.2 | #9 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Marina | 5.1 | #10 | +0.1 ↑ |
| East Shore | 3.1 | #11 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Harbor Bay Isle | 2.7 | #12 | -2.3 ↓ |
| Ballena Bay | 2.4 | #13 | -2.6 ↓ |
| Bay Farm Island | 2.2 | #14 | -2.8 ↓ |
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