Hurricane Risk in Hong Kong, China
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- 13 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 5 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Within the hurricane strike zone
Peak season: August-October
Last significant event: Typhoon - Ragasa (Response Support) (2025-09-18) — 38,800,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Hurricanes
How Hong Kong Compares
Notable Hurricane Events Near Hong Kong
Typhoon - SAM
August 16, 1999 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Typhoon - Ragasa (Response Support)
September 17, 2025 — WARNING
38,800,000 people exposed; $905,028M capital exposed
Typhoon - Tapah
September 5, 2025 — WARNING
2,250,000 people exposed; $59,036M capital exposed
Tropical Storm - Wutip
June 9, 2025 — WARNING
157,000 people exposed; $1,720M capital exposed
Typhoon - Nida
July 28, 2016 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know your evacuation zone and plan routes in advance
- 2.Install storm shutters or have plywood pre-cut for windows
- 3.Stock at least 3 days of water, food, and medications
- 4.Secure outdoor furniture and trim trees near structures
- 5.Review your insurance coverage for wind and flood damage
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How this data is built
Hong Kong, China hurricane risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live hurricane monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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