9
Extreme
Hurricane Risk in Hong Kong, China
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- 10 events on record in proximity
- 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Largest recent event exposed 38,800,000 people
- 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
Hong Kong is not in the top 10 for hurricane risk among tracked cities.
How Hong Kong Compares
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Notable Hurricane Events Near Hong Kong
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
Tropical Storm - Merbok
June 10, 2017 — WATCH
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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Score: 5/10
Wildfire Risk in Hong Kong
Score: 9/10
Flood 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
Hurricane Risk in Taipei, Taiwan
Score: 0/10
Hurricane Risk in Hanoi, Vietnam
Score: 0/10
Hurricane Risk in Manila, Philippines
Score: 9/10
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