Natural Hazard Risks in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Population: 2.5M
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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 12 months to Aug 9, 2026
Hurricane Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •10 tropical cyclones on record near Guatemala City since 1998, each storm counted once (track within 250 km at tropical-storm strength or stronger)
- •Within the hurricane strike zone
Flood Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •Active in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026 (11 events)
Landslide Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •Active in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026 (10 events)
Extreme Heat Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •9 events on record in proximity
- •History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures
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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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