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
Extreme- •High risk rating for Taipei based on ThinkHazard (Urban flood)
- •8 events on record in proximity
- •Largest recent event exposed 23,600,000 people
Landslide Risk
Extreme- •High risk rating for Taipei based on ThinkHazard (Landslide)
- •20 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- •Active in the last 12 months (9 events)
Earthquake Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating for Taipei based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
- •High recent activity — multiple events in the last 12 months
Wildfire Risk
ModerateNo significant events in the DisasterAWARE historical database for this hazard type near Taipei. Risk rating is based on forward-looking hazard assessment models.
View full wildfire risk details →
Extreme Heat Risk
Low- •9 events on record in proximity
Nearby Cities
How this data is built
Taipei risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Taipei, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
Protect Your Assets & Operations in Taipei
DisasterAWARE provides real-time monitoring and alerting for all hazard types in Taipei, Taiwan and beyond. Better understand risks and impacts with real-time, early warning, and historical data to strengthen preparedness, response, and resilience.