Flood Safety Ranking — Santa Monica
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Santa Monica 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
Residual flood risks exist within this area due to its location in a 500-year floodplain, though the safety level remains notably higher than the Santa Monica average according to iHuus data.
Flood safety in Ocean Park is notably higher than the Santa Monica average, though some residual risk remains due to its location within a 500-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, residents should remain aware of potential seasonal flooding patterns common to this coastal area.
Flood risk levels are slightly above the Santa Monica average, though official FEMA studies for this specific area remain incomplete. Residents should remain aware of localized vulnerabilities common to coastal zones.
Full Santa Monica Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| North of Montana | 7.3 | #1 | +2.0 ↑ |
| Ocean Park | 7.2 | #2 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Santa Monica Pier Area/Ocean Avenue | 5.7 | #3 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Santa Monica Pier Area/Ocean Avenue | 5.7 | #4 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Sunset Park | 5.4 | #5 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Wilshire/Montana | 4.9 | #6 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Wilshire/Montana | 4.9 | #7 | -0.4 ↓ |
| Pico District | 4.7 | #8 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Northeast | 4.4 | #9 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Downtown/Third Street Promenade | 3.7 | #10 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Downtown/Third Street Promenade | 3.7 | #11 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Mid-City | 3.1 | #12 | -2.2 ↓ |
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