Flood Safety Ranking — Redwood City
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Redwood City 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 lower than the Redwood City average, though some residual risk remains due to the area's location within a 500-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood sits in a zone that is generally considered stable but subject to infrequent flooding events.
Flood safety in this area is significantly higher than the Redwood City average. While some residual risk exists within the 500-year floodplain, the area is considered much more secure against major flooding events according to iHuus data.
Flood risk remains significantly lower here than the Redwood City average, though some residual risk exists within the 500-year floodplain according to iHuus data.
Full Redwood City Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon | 7.7 | #1 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Sequoia Tract | 7.7 | #2 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Eagle Hill | 7.7 | #3 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Roosevelt | 7.7 | #4 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Shearwater | 7.7 | #5 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Woodside Plaza | 7.7 | #6 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Steinberger | 7.6 | #7 | +2.8 ↑ |
| Marlin | 7.6 | #8 | +2.8 ↑ |
| Farm Hill | 7.5 | #9 | +2.7 ↑ |
| Lido | 7.5 | #10 | +2.7 ↑ |
| Westport | 7.5 | #11 | +2.7 ↑ |
| Bair Island | 7.4 | #12 | +2.6 ↑ |
| Dolphin | 7 | #13 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Marine | 6.8 | #14 | +2.0 ↑ |
| Palm | 4.8 | #15 | — |
| Sequoia | 4.7 | #16 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Central | 4.7 | #17 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Arlington | 4.6 | #18 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Oakwood | 2.9 | #19 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Marina Park | 2.6 | #20 | -2.2 ↓ |
| Downtown | 2.5 | #21 | -2.3 ↓ |
| Ampex | 2.3 | #22 | -2.5 ↓ |
| Middlefield | 1.8 | #23 | -3.0 ↓ |
| Harbor | 0.9 | #24 | -3.9 ↓ |
| Friendly Acres | 0.7 | #25 | -4.1 ↓ |
| Centennial | 0.6 | #26 | -4.2 ↓ |
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