Flood Risk in Zurich, Switzerland
Risk Level: Low — Score 1/10
Key Risk Factors
- 12 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 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
How Zurich Compares
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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How this data is built
Zurich, Switzerland flood risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live flood monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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