Natural Hazard Risks in Taipei, Taiwan
Population: 2.6M
Taipei faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from floods (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Taipei, Taiwan.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 1
- •High risk rating for Taipei based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •1 events on record in proximity
- •Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Landslide Risk
ExtremeRisk: 9Historical: 10
- •High risk rating for Taipei based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •17 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (8 events)
Earthquake Risk
HighRisk: 5Historical: 10
- •Moderate risk rating for Taipei based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- •3 event(s) in the last 12 months
Wildfire Risk
ModerateRisk: 3Historical: 0
Extreme Heat Risk
LowRisk: 1Historical: 0
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