Flood Safety Ranking — Austin
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Austin 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 in this area is notably lower than the Austin average, though some residual risk remains due to its location within a 500-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, the area is classified within a zone that carries a reduced level of flood threat compared to much of the city.
Flood risk is notably higher than the Austin average due to the presence of residual risk within the 500-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, some areas may remain subject to seasonal water accumulation.
Flood safety levels in East Cesar Chavez are notably higher than the Austin average, though some residual risk exists due to proximity to the 500-year floodplain. Residents should remain aware of localized drainage patterns during extreme weather events.
Full Austin Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantarra | 7.7 | #1 | +2.9 ↑ |
| Spring Willow Creek | 7.7 | #2 | +2.9 ↑ |
| East Cesar Chavez | 7 | #3 | +2.2 ↑ |
| Holly | 6.9 | #4 | +2.1 ↑ |
| Central East Austin | 6.7 | #5 | +1.9 ↑ |
| Easton Park | 6.6 | #6 | +1.8 ↑ |
| Zilker | 6.4 | #7 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Mckinney | 6.3 | #8 | +1.5 ↑ |
| Johnston Terrace | 6.1 | #9 | +1.3 ↑ |
| Franklin Park | 6 | #10 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Windsor Road | 6 | #11 | +1.2 ↑ |
| North Shoal Creek | 5.9 | #12 | +1.1 ↑ |
| Crestview | 5.8 | #13 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Galindo | 5.6 | #14 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Gateway | 5.6 | #15 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Govalle | 5.6 | #16 | +0.8 ↑ |
| West Oak Hill | 5.4 | #17 | +0.6 ↑ |
| South Lamar | 5.3 | #18 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Dawson | 5.3 | #19 | +0.5 ↑ |
| South River City | 5.3 | #20 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Upper Boggy Creek | 5.3 | #21 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Barton Hills | 5.3 | #22 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Windsor Hills | 5.2 | #23 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Rosewood | 5.2 | #24 | +0.4 ↑ |
| Montopolis | 5.1 | #25 | +0.3 ↑ |
| St. Edwards | 4.9 | #26 | +0.1 ↑ |
| North University | 4.9 | #27 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Onion Creek | 4.9 | #28 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Southeast | 4.9 | #29 | +0.1 ↑ |
| East Oak Hill | 4.9 | #30 | +0.1 ↑ |
| Pioneer Hill Reserve | 4.7 | #31 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Chestnut | 4.6 | #32 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Hyde Park | 4.6 | #33 | -0.2 ↓ |
| Bouldin | 4.5 | #34 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Triangle State | 4.3 | #35 | -0.5 ↓ |
| North Burnett | 4.2 | #36 | -0.6 ↓ |
| RMMA | 4.2 | #37 | -0.6 ↓ |
| Dessau Estates | 4.1 | #38 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Pecan Springs Springdale | 4.1 | #39 | -0.7 ↓ |
| Allandale | 4.1 | #40 | -0.7 ↓ |
| West Congress | 4.1 | #41 | -0.7 ↓ |
| West University | 4 | #42 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Brentwood | 4 | #43 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Old West Austin | 4 | #44 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Garrison Park | 3.9 | #45 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Highland | 3.9 | #46 | -0.9 ↓ |
| MLK | 3.9 | #47 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Rosedale | 3.9 | #48 | -0.9 ↓ |
| Heritage Hills | 3.8 | #49 | -1.0 ↓ |
| South Manchaca | 3.6 | #50 | -1.2 ↓ |
| Bluebonnet Acres | 3.6 | #51 | -1.2 ↓ |
| East Congress | 3.5 | #52 | -1.3 ↓ |
| University Hills | 3.5 | #53 | -1.3 ↓ |
| North Austin | 3.5 | #54 | -1.3 ↓ |
| Wooten | 3.3 | #55 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Downtown | 3.2 | #56 | -1.6 ↓ |
| MLK 183 | 3.1 | #57 | -1.7 ↓ |
| North Loop | 3 | #58 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Pleasant Valley | 3 | #59 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Hancock | 2.9 | #60 | -1.9 ↓ |
| West Gate | 2.8 | #61 | -2.0 ↓ |
| St. Johns | 2.8 | #62 | -2.0 ↓ |
| North Lamar | 2.8 | #63 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Sweet Briar | 2.7 | #64 | -2.1 ↓ |
| Parker Lane | 2.6 | #65 | -2.2 ↓ |
| Windsor Park | 2.5 | #66 | -2.3 ↓ |
| Coronado Hills | 2.4 | #67 | -2.4 ↓ |
| Georgian Acres | 1.9 | #68 | -2.9 ↓ |
| Riverside | 1.9 | #69 | -2.9 ↓ |
| University of Texas | 1.6 | #70 | -3.2 ↓ |
| Wildflower | 1.3 | #71 | -3.5 ↓ |
| Northtown West | 1.2 | #72 | -3.6 ↓ |
| Northtown Park | 1.2 | #73 | -3.6 ↓ |
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