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winter-storm Winter Storm Risk in Zurich, Switzerland

Risk Level: Low — Score 0/10

Risk: 0Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • 15 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months

Peak season: December-March

Last significant event: Winter Storm - Switzerland (2025-10-27) — 731,028 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 8
9
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
10
FEMA: 9Historical: 1
Zurich is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.

How Zurich Compares

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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Zurich

Winter Storms - Switzerland

January 27, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Winter Storm - Switzerland

October 26, 2025 WARNING

731,028 people exposed; $407,067M capital exposed

Winter Storms - Central Switzerland

March 26, 2023 WARNING

Impact data not available

Winter Storm - Germany/Switzerland

January 29, 2017 WATCH

Impact data not available

Winter Storms - Switzerland

March 14, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Winter Storm Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
  • 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
  • 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
  • 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
  • 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events

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