9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Hong Kong, China
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 7
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- 21 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Floods - Hong Kong (2022-08-17)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Hong Kong is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Hong Kong Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Hong Kong
Floods - Hong Kong
May 11, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Hong Kong
August 16, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Northern Hong Kong
October 7, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Northern Hong Kong
July 19, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Northern Hong Kong
August 18, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 9/10
Hurricane Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Taipei, Taiwan
Score: 9/10
Flood Risk in Hanoi, Vietnam
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Manila, Philippines
Score: 9/10
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