Flood Safety Ranking — Palo Alto
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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.
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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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