Natural Hazard Risks in Hong Kong, China
Population: 7.5M
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong, China.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •2 events on record in proximity
- •2 event(s) in the last 12 months
Hurricane Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •13 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •5 event(s) in the last 12 months
Flood Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •5 event(s) in the last 12 months
Extreme Heat Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Earthquake Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •24 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •3 event(s) in the last 12 months
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How this data is built
Hong Kong risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Hong Kong, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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