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Hillside Runoff Risk Check for Beverly Hills, CA

The city climbs from the Flats into the hills north of Sunset Boulevard, and a hard winter storm sends water downhill fast. Check the conditions that fit your property to see how exposed it is.

Check everything that applies The lot sits on a slope or below a hillside street The driveway or garage slopes down toward the house There is a basement, a lower-level room or a below-grade garage Area drains or a sump pit in the yard or stairwell Gutters or roof drains empty right beside the foundation Water or mud has come in during a past storm The roof is flat or low-slope Sliding doors or thresholds sit at patio level

Runoff risk level

Low

Check the conditions that fit your property.

Estimate only: a screening check, not a site survey or a flood zone ruling.

Plan for the next big storm

Why runoff gets in

Storm runoff in Beverly Hills, CA

Most rain in a few storms

The area averages about 15 inches of rain a year, and much of it can arrive in a few winter storms. In February 2024, Bel Air logged 12.42 inches in 24 hours.

Slope and hard surfaces

Hillside lots, steep driveways and paved courtyards move water quickly. It collects at the lowest door, garage or stairwell drain on the property.

Lower floors take it first

Basements, media rooms and below-grade garages sit where runoff ends up, and a clogged area drain or a failed sump lets it inside.

Already wet? See flood and runoff cleanup, storm water damage and basement flooding cleanup.

FAQ

Hillside Runoff Risk Check: questions and answers

What should be done before storm season?

Clear gutters, downspouts and area drains, test any sump or ejector pump, and keep stored items off the floor of lower levels.

Is runoff water treated like a pipe leak?

No. Water that crossed soil, mulch or pavement is treated as contaminated, so porous materials it soaked are usually removed instead of dried in place.

Does homeowners insurance cover runoff?

Many policies exclude surface water and flooding, while sudden pipe leaks are treated differently. Coverage depends on your policy, so check with your own insurer.

What should happen when water is coming in?

If it is safe, cut power to the wet area, move valuables up, and photograph the water line. Then call so extraction can start before it spreads.

Does a low score mean no risk?

No. It means fewer common risk factors. A very heavy storm can still push water into a well-drained home.

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Runoff already inside?

Water that crossed soil and pavement is treated as contaminated. The extraction crew pulls it out and removes what cannot be dried.

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