Flood Safety Ranking — San Rafael
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in San Rafael 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
Some areas within the neighborhood fall within a 500-year floodplain, though safety levels are notably higher than the San Rafael average according to iHuus data.
Flood risk in this area is currently difficult to assess because FEMA has not completed a detailed study for this specific location. According to iHuus data, the potential for flooding is higher than the average for San Rafael.
Flood risk in this area is currently difficult to determine because a detailed study has not been completed for this zone. According to iHuus data, the level of risk is notably higher than the average for San Rafael.
Full San Rafael Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra Linda | 7 | #1 | +3.4 ↑ |
| Rafael Meadows/Los Ranchitos | 5.7 | #2 | +2.1 ↑ |
| Sun Valley | 5.2 | #3 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Fairhills | 5.1 | #4 | +1.5 ↑ |
| North San Rafael Commercial Center | 4.9 | #5 | +1.3 ↑ |
| West End | 4.8 | #6 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 4.6 | #7 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Dominican/Black Canyon | 4.6 | #8 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 4.6 | #9 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Lincoln/San Rafael Hill | 4.6 | #10 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Downtown | 4.5 | #11 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 4.5 | #12 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Mont Marin/San Rafael Park | 4.5 | #13 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Civic Center | 4.5 | #14 | +0.9 ↑ |
| Gerstle Park | 4 | #15 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 3.5 | #16 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Montecito/Happy Valley | 3.5 | #17 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Picnic Valley | 3.2 | #18 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Bayside Acres | 2.8 | #19 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Loch Lomond | 2.2 | #20 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Glenwood | 2.2 | #21 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Bret Harte | 1.7 | #22 | -1.9 ↓ |
| Peacock Gap | 1.6 | #23 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Smith Ranch | 0.8 | #24 | -2.8 ↓ |
| Francisco Boulevard West | 0.6 | #25 | -3.0 ↓ |
| Country Club | 0.6 | #26 | -3.0 ↓ |
| Canal Waterfront | 0.5 | #27 | -3.1 ↓ |
| Canal | 0.4 | #28 | -3.2 ↓ |
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