Natural Hazard Risks in Beirut, Lebanon
Population: 2.4M
Beirut faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from wildfires (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Beirut, Lebanon.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Beirut based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •2 events on record in proximity
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Hurricane Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Beirut based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •Within the hurricane strike zone
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Beirut. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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Flood Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Beirut based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- •3 events on record in proximity
- •Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Extreme Heat Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Beirut based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •2 events on record in proximity
- •History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures
Earthquake Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Beirut based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •29 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •4 event(s) in the last 12 months
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How this data is built
Beirut risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Beirut, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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