Flood Safety Ranking — Waco
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Waco compare on flood safety. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How flood safety is measured →
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Flood risk in this area is higher than the Waco average, though the specific level of danger remains undetermined due to a lack of detailed federal studies. Residents should remain cautious as official assessments for this portion of West Waco are currently incomplete according to iHuus data.
Flood risk is notably higher than the Waco average because parts of this area fall within the 100-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, residents may need to secure flood insurance due to this increased susceptibility to rising waters.
Significant flood risk exists here due to the area being located within a 100-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, this level of risk is higher than the average for Waco.
Full Waco Flood Safety Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Waco | 4.3 | #1 | +1.6 ↑ |
| Baylor | 3.7 | #2 | +1.0 ↑ |
| Mountainview | 3.5 | #3 | +0.8 ↑ |
| Timbercrest | 3.3 | #4 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Cedar Ridge | 3.3 | #5 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Parkdale Viking Hills | 3.2 | #6 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Landon Branch | 3 | #7 | +0.3 ↑ |
| North Lake Waco | 2.7 | #8 | — |
| University | 2.6 | #9 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Downtown | 2.6 | #10 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Kendrick | 2.4 | #11 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Carver | 2.2 | #12 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Sanger Heights | 1.6 | #13 | -1.1 ↓ |
| East Riverside | 1.3 | #14 | -1.4 ↓ |
| Richland Hills | 1.2 | #15 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Alta Vista | 1.2 | #16 | -1.5 ↓ |
| Dean Highland | 1.1 | #17 | -1.6 ↓ |
| Austin Avenue | 0.9 | #18 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Brook Oaks | 0.9 | #19 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Brookview | 0.9 | #20 | -1.8 ↓ |
| Oakwood | 0.8 | #21 | -1.9 ↓ |
| North Waco | 0.7 | #22 | -2.0 ↓ |
| Heart of Texas | 0.6 | #23 | -2.1 ↓ |
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