Natural Hazard Risks in Mexico City, Mexico
Population: 9.2M
Mexico 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 Mexico City, Mexico.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 0
- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Hurricane Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 1
- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •1 events on record in proximity
- •Within the hurricane strike zone
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 3
- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- •3 events on record in proximity
- •Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Drought Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 0
- •High risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- •Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
Earthquake Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 1
- •Moderate risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •1 events on record in proximity
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