Natural Hazard Risks in Shanghai, China
Population: 24.9M
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Shanghai 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 Shanghai, China.
Hazard Risk Overview
Wildfire Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Wildfire)
- •Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Shanghai. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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Hurricane Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •26 tropical cyclones on record near Shanghai since 1998, each storm counted once (track within 250 km at tropical-storm strength or stronger)
- •1 event(s) in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026
Flood Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Coastal flood)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •1 event(s) in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026
Extreme Heat Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the 12 months to Aug 9, 2026
Tsunami Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Tsunami)
- •Coastal location within tsunami inundation zone
No significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Shanghai. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
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How this data is built
Shanghai risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Shanghai, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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