Flood Safety Ranking — Hayward
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Hayward compare on flood safety. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How flood safety is measured →
Top Flood Safety Neighborhoods — Ranked
Flood risk in this area is notably higher than the Hayward average, though precise risk levels remain undetermined due to a lack of detailed federal studies. According to iHuus data, residents should remain aware of potential vulnerabilities during extreme weather events.
Flood risk levels are higher here than in most of Hayward; however, current FEMA assessments lack a detailed study to fully determine the long-term risk for this area.
Flood risk levels in Burbank are higher than the Hayward average, as the area lacks a detailed flood study from FEMA. According to iHuus data, the area carries a moderate level of uncertainty regarding potential inundation.
Full Hayward Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Highland | 5.1 | #1 | +3.2 ↑ |
| Mission-Foothill | 4.7 | #2 | +2.8 ↑ |
| Burbank | 4.1 | #3 | +2.2 ↑ |
| North Hayward | 3 | #4 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Mission-Garin | 2.6 | #5 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Jackson Triangle | 1.9 | #6 | — |
| Fairway Park | 1.6 | #7 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Glen Eden | 1.4 | #8 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Longwood-Winton Grove | 1.4 | #9 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Upper B Street | 1.3 | #10 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Mt Eden | 1.1 | #11 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Whitman-Mocine | 0.7 | #12 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Tennyson-Alquire | 0.6 | #13 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Santa Clara | 0.6 | #14 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Southgate | 0.6 | #15 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Harder-Tennyson | 0.5 | #16 | -1.4 ↓ |
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