Surrounded by levees on all sides, the City of West Sacramento is inherently more vulnerable to flooding than most other urbanized areas in the country. Your property is subject to flooding from the Sacramento River if there is a levee breach. The City is actively working toward the goal of providing reliable flood protection for the West Sacramento area.

On March 3, 2021, the City of West Sacramento adopted Ordinance 21-3, which amended Chapter 18.20.010 of the Municipal Code: Title 18 to include a 1-foot freeboard requirement for mechanical items.

Know the Basics:

• Reasons why you should get flood insurance.
• Be prepared and have a plan for your and your family in case of an emergency.
• Know your evacuation route.
• Store your valuables and insurance papers upstairs or in a waterproof container. You can also save electronic copies of important documents on a Cloud platform.
• Keep leaves out of storm drains and ensure positive drainage around structures.
• Before you think about building, contact our Building Department for proper permitting.
• Stay away from natural habitat area within the levee when checking on river water levels.

Learn how to Add Flood Hazard Map Layers to Your GIS.

One-on-one assistance can be provided over the phone or at the City Hall business counter about structural and non-structural flood protection and mitigation measures, including flood insurance. You can call the City's Flood Protection Department at (916) 617-4500 for details specific to your property. Information such as your current flood zone, local floodplains, and basic flood preparedness tips can be provided. A site visit can also be made by City staff after the initial consultation.