1
Low
Flood Risk in Zurich, Switzerland
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Risk: 1Historical: 5
Key Risk Factors
- 8 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Floods - Northeastern Switzerland (2021-08-04)
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Zurich is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Zurich Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Zurich
Floods - Northeastern Switzerland
June 12, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Northeastern Switzerland
August 3, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Severe Storm/Flood - Switzerland
August 29, 2012 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Floods - Switzerland
November 26, 2012 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Floods - Switzerland
December 2, 2012 — WATCH
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
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Zurich
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Zurich
Score: 9/10
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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