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
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)
- •4 events on record in proximity
- •1 event(s) in the last 12 months
Flood Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Coastal flood)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •Active in the last 12 months (14 events)
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 last 12 months
Tsunami Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Shanghai based on ThinkHazard (Tsunami)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •Active in the last 12 months (17 events)
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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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