High Wind Risk in Zurich, Switzerland
Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10
Key Risk Factors
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 1,222,150 people
Last significant event: Wind - Vorarlberg, Baden-Württemberg, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland (2026-07-30) — 1,222,150 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for High Winds
How Zurich Compares
Zurich and every nearby city we compare it against — Munich, Germany, Amsterdam, Netherlands, London, United Kingdom, Istanbul, Turkey, Ankara, Turkey — score 0/10 for high wind risk. There is no measurable high wind risk differential in this region. To see where high wind risk concentrates globally, see the Highest Risk Cities ranking above.
Notable High Wind Events Near Zurich
Wind - Vorarlberg, Baden-Württemberg, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland
July 29, 2026 — ADVISORY
1,222,150 people exposed; $683,616M capital exposed
Wind - Bern, Glarus, Lucerne, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Sankt Gallen, Schwyz, Uri, Zug, Switzerland
July 29, 2026 — ADVISORY
335,000 people exposed; $261,628M capital exposed
Wind - Vorarlberg, Grand Est, Baden-Württemberg, Balzers, Eschen, Gamprin, Ruggell, Switzerland
July 29, 2026 — ADVISORY
4,892,406 people exposed; $2,128,736M capital exposed
High Winds - Northern Switzerland
January 8, 2015 — WARNING
Impact data not available
High Winds - Central Switzerland
January 26, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
High Wind Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure loose outdoor items — patio furniture, trash cans, decorations
- 2.Trim trees and remove dead branches that could fall on structures
- 3.Reinforce garage doors and ensure roof shingles are properly fastened
- 4.Avoid driving high-profile vehicles during high wind warnings
- 5.Stay away from windows during severe wind events
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How this data is built
Zurich, Switzerland high wind risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live high wind monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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