Flood Safety Ranking — Irvine
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Irvine 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 significantly lower than the Irvine average, though some residual risk exists within the 500-year floodplain according to iHuus data.
Flood safety in Turtle Ridge is significantly higher than the Irvine average, though some residual risk exists due to the area's location within a 500-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, residents should remain aware of potential water accumulation during extreme weather events.
Flood risk in this area is significantly lower than the Irvine average, though some residual risk remains due to proximity to the 500 year floodplain. According to iHuus data, the area sits within a zone that maintains a relatively stable safety profile compared to other parts of the city.
Full Irvine Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Industrial Complex | 7.7 | #1 | +3.8 ↑ |
| Turtle Ridge | 7.7 | #2 | +3.8 ↑ |
| Research Park | 7.5 | #3 | +3.6 ↑ |
| Shady Canyon | 7.4 | #4 | +3.5 ↑ |
| Great Park | 7.2 | #5 | +3.3 ↑ |
| Rancho San Joaquin | 5.5 | #6 | +1.6 ↑ |
| El Toro Marine Air Station | 5.2 | #7 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Northwood | 5.1 | #8 | +1.2 ↑ |
| University Park | 4.8 | #9 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Quail Hill | 4.7 | #10 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Turtle Rock | 4.4 | #11 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Orchard Hills | 4.3 | #12 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Irvine Health and Science Complex | 4 | #13 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Lower Peters Canyon | 3.7 | #14 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Woodbridge | 3.7 | #15 | -0.2 ↓ |
| El Camino Real | 3.6 | #16 | -0.3 ↓ |
| UC Irvine | 3.6 | #17 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Portola Springs | 3.3 | #18 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Woodbury | 3.2 | #19 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Northwood Point | 3.1 | #20 | -0.8 ↓ |
| West Park | 3 | #21 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Oak Creek | 2.9 | #22 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Walnut Village | 1.8 | #23 | -2.1 ↓ |
| Business District | 1.7 | #24 | -2.2 ↓ |
| San Joaquin Marsh | 1.2 | #25 | -2.7 ↓ |
| Spectrum | 0.3 | #26 | -3.6 ↓ |
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