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
Extreme- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •26 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Hurricane Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •3 events on record in proximity
- •Within the hurricane strike zone
Flood Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Landslide Risk
Extreme- •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
Extreme- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •19 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (8 events)
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How this data is built
Guatemala City risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Guatemala City, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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