Flood Safety Ranking — Miami Beach
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Miami Beach 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
Property sits within a designated floodplain, meaning flood insurance is typically required for residents. According to iHuus data, the level of flood risk in North Shore is higher than the Miami Beach average.
Property inundation risk is elevated because much of the area sits within a designated floodplain. According to iHuus data, flood vulnerability in this neighborhood is higher than the Miami Beach average.
Located within a designated floodplain, this area faces significant flood risks that are slightly higher than the Miami Beach average. Residents should anticipate a regular need for comprehensive flood insurance.
Full Miami Beach Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore | 3.2 | #1 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Palm Island | 3 | #2 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Oceanfront | 2.9 | #3 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Hibiscus Island | 2.8 | #4 | +0.1 ↑ |
| South Pointe | 2.8 | #5 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Biscayne Point | 2.8 | #6 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Bayshore | 2.7 | #7 | +0.1 ↑ |
| City Center | 2.7 | #8 | +0.1 ↑ |
| San Marino Island | 2.7 | #9 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Isle of Normandy | 2.7 | #10 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Nautilus | 2.7 | #11 | +0.1 ↑ |
| La Gorce | 2.7 | #12 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Belle Isle | 2.7 | #13 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Flamingo Lummus | 2.7 | #14 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Star island | 2.4 | #15 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Rivo Alto Island | 2 | #16 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Di Lido Island | 2 | #17 | -0.6 ↓ |
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