Global estimated risk index for flood hazard

This layer presents an estimation of the global risk induced by flood hazard. Unit is estimated risk index from 1 (low) to 5 (extreme). For more information, visit the Global Risk Data Platform: http://preview.grid.unep.ch/index.php?preview=data&events=floods&evcat=5&lang=eng

Data and Resources

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  • amerigeo
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  • unesco
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metadata_created 2025-11-24T19:28:51.776722
metadata_modified 2025-11-24T19:28:51.776726
notes This layer presents an estimation of the global risk induced by flood hazard. Unit is estimated risk index from 1 (low) to 5 (extreme). For more information, visit the Global Risk Data Platform: http://preview.grid.unep.ch/index.php?preview=data&events=floods&evcat=5&lang=eng
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title Global estimated risk index for flood hazard