Natural-disaster risk in Germany

In Germany, the leading natural-disaster exposures are extreme cold / winter, earthquake, flooding. The safest city for disasters is Darmstadt (safety 81/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Germany — average disaster exposure by type (1-5)
2Quake2Flood1Storm2Wildfire1Heat1Drought3Cold1Tsunami

Safest cities in Germany from natural disasters

FAQ

Is Germany safe from natural disasters?

Across 30 cities in Germany, the highest average exposure is extreme cold / winter (2.9/5). Safest city: Darmstadt (safety 81/100).

What natural disasters affect Germany?

By modelled average tier: extreme cold / winter 2.9/5; earthquake 2.2/5; flooding 2.1/5; wildfire 2.0/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; extreme heat 1.0/5; drought 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.

Which city in Germany is safest from natural disasters?

Darmstadt, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.

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