Flood Risk: Payatas
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Payatas is classified as a high flood susceptibility zone. Significant flooding is likely during typhoons and prolonged heavy rainfall. Residents should have an evacuation plan ready. The hazard level is 4/5.

• Prepare a 72-hour go-bag with food, water, documents, and medicines
• Monitor PAGASA Signal bulletins — evacuate at Signal #3
• Keep drains and gutters clear around your home
• Stock drinking water before typhoon season peaks (Sep–Oct)
• Know two evacuation routes from your home

Evacuation centers in Quezon City are designated by the local government unit (LGU). Use the ProjectLIGTAS Evacuation Center finder to locate the nearest open center to Payatas. During a typhoon, also listen to your Quezon City LGU announcements on local radio and social media.

Payatas has a PAGASA flood susceptibility classification of High with a hazard index of 4/5. This classification is based on NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards) flood mapping data for Metro Manila.