Natural Hazard Risks in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Population: 2.5M
Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 2
- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •2 events on record in proximity
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Hurricane Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 3
- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •3 events on record in proximity
- •Within the hurricane strike zone
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •Active in the last 12 months (16 events)
Landslide Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Extreme Heat Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •16 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •5 event(s) in the last 12 months
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