Flood Safety Ranking — Pasadena

Updated June 22, 2026

See how neighborhoods in Pasadena 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

#1
North East6.5

Residual flood risk exists within some parts of this area due to its location in a 500-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, this level of safety is notably higher than the average found across the rest of Pasadena.

#2
South4.6

Flood risk in this area is difficult to assess because FEMA has not completed a detailed study for the neighborhood. According to iHuus data, the level of risk is higher than the average found elsewhere in Pasadena.

#3
South Arroyo4.4

Flood risk in this area is slightly higher than the Pasadena average, though a lack of detailed FEMA studies makes the precise level of danger difficult to determine. Residents should remain aware of potential vulnerability during heavy rain events.

#4
South East4.3

#5
East Central4

#6
North Arroyo3

#7
West Central2.8

#8
Mid Central2.2

#9
North Central1.8

Full Pasadena Flood Safety Ranking

City average:3.86— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
North East6.5#1+2.6 ↑
South4.6#2+0.7 ↑
South Arroyo4.4#3+0.5 ↑
South East4.3#4+0.4 ↑
East Central4#5+0.1 ↑
North Arroyo3#6-0.9 ↓
West Central2.8#7-1.1 ↓
Mid Central2.2#8-1.7 ↓
North Central1.8#9-2.1 ↓

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