Natural Hazard Risks in Shanghai, China
Population: 24.9M
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
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 0
- •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
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Cyclone)
- •4 events on record in proximity
- •1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Coastal flood)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •Active in the last 12 months (11 events)
Extreme Heat Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 5
- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Extreme heat)
- •11 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •History of dangerous heat waves and extreme temperatures
Tsunami Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Tsunami)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •Active in the last 12 months (13 events)
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