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
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •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
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •10 events on record in proximity
- •4 event(s) in the last 12 months
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •Active in the last 12 months (6 events)
Extreme Heat Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Hong Kong based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •46 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (12 events)
Earthquake Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 10
- •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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