Flood Safety Ranking — Lake Forest
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Lake Forest 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 is notably higher than the Lake Forest average due to the neighborhood's location within a 500-year floodplain. While many properties remain outside high-risk zones, some residual flood risk exists according to iHuus data.
Flood risk in this area is notably higher than the Lake Forest average due to its location within a 500 year floodplain. According to iHuus data, some residual flood risk remains for properties in this neighborhood.
Residual flood risk exists within this area as it sits within a 500-year floodplain; however, safety levels remain notably higher than the Lake Forest city average according to iHuus data.
Full Lake Forest Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Glen | 7.7 | #1 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Grandview Crest | 7.7 | #2 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Sycamore Creek | 7.7 | #3 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Woodside | 7.7 | #4 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Montbury | 5.6 | #5 | +0.1 ↑ |
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