Flood Safety Ranking — Palo Alto
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Palo Alto 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 safety levels in this area are significantly higher than the Palo Alto average. While some residual risk exists within the 500-year floodplain, according to iHuus data, the area is generally well-protected.
Residual flood risk exists within this area due to its location in a 500-year floodplain; however, safety levels remain significantly higher than the Palo Alto city average, according to iHuus data.
Residual flood risk exists within this area as it sits within a 500-year floodplain, though the safety profile is notably higher than the Palo Alto average according to iHuus data.
Full Palo Alto Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professorville | 7.7 | #1 | +4.2 ↑ |
| Green Acres | 7.1 | #2 | +3.6 ↑ |
| Barron Park | 7 | #3 | +3.5 ↑ |
| Ventura | 6.5 | #4 | +3.0 ↑ |
| Charleston Meadow | 6.3 | #5 | +2.8 ↑ |
| Greater Miranda | 6.2 | #6 | +2.7 ↑ |
| Monroe Park | 5.3 | #7 | +1.8 ↑ |
| South of Midtown | 5.2 | #8 | +1.7 ↑ |
| Palo Alto Orchards | 4.9 | #9 | +1.4 ↑ |
| Fairmeadow | 4.8 | #10 | +1.3 ↑ |
| St. Claire Gardens | 4.5 | #11 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Embarcadero Oaks | 4.1 | #12 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Old Palo Alto | 3.7 | #13 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Evergreen Park | 3.6 | #14 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Greenmeadow | 3.6 | #15 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Midtown | 2.9 | #16 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Crescent Park | 2.8 | #17 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Downtown North | 2.4 | #18 | -1.1 ↓ |
| University South | 2.4 | #19 | -1.1 ↓ |
| Esther Clark Park | 2.2 | #20 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Leland Manor | 2.2 | #21 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Jordan Jr. Hgh School | 2.2 | #22 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Community Center | 2.1 | #23 | -1.4 ↓ |
| College Terrace | 1.7 | #24 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Palo Verde | 0.6 | #25 | -2.9 ↓ |
| Duveneck - St. Francis | 0.6 | #26 | -2.9 ↓ |
| Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park | 0.6 | #27 | -2.9 ↓ |
| Garland | 0.4 | #28 | -3.1 ↓ |
| Triple El | 0.4 | #29 | -3.1 ↓ |
| Charleston Gardens | 0.3 | #30 | -3.2 ↓ |
| The Greenhouse | 0.3 | #31 | -3.2 ↓ |
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