🇫🇷 France

August 21, 2026

France experiences a variety of hazards over the year. Wildfires and heatwaves are frequent, especially in summer, with 62 and 61 events recorded respectively over the last 12 months. These can be severe and impact outdoor activities and air quality. Thunderstorms happen often, with 16 events, and sometimes cause damage or disruptions. Floods are less common but can be severe when they occur, with 11 events and 2 being particularly serious. Air quality issues are rare but can be severe. The country’s homicide rate is 1.3 per 100k, below the world median of 2.1. No armed conflict or major security threats are recorded recently. The busiest months for hazards are June, July, and August, with August being the peak for all hazards combined. The country is generally safe, but natural hazards are a regular part of the climate.

August 21, 2026

France experiences natural hazards like wildfires, heatwaves, thunderstorms, floods, and storms. Over the last 12 months, there have been 162 recorded events, with 123 classified as severe. Wildfires and heatwaves are the most frequent and impactful hazards, especially in summer months. Floods and thunderstorms also occur regularly, with some severe episodes. No armed conflict or official travel advisories are in place. Recent severe events include thunderstorms and wildfires, which can affect infrastructure and services. The busiest months are July and August, with a high number of hazards occurring. The quietest months are early spring and winter, with very few recorded hazards.

August 21, 2026

France experiences natural hazards like wildfires, heatwaves, thunderstorms, floods, and storms. Over the last 12 months, there have been 162 recorded events, with 123 classified as severe. Wildfires and heatwaves are the most frequent and pose the highest stakes for people. These hazards are most common in the summer months, especially August and July, when activity peaks. Floods and thunderstorms also occur, but less frequently. No armed conflict or major security issues are reported, and official advisories do not recommend against travel. Recent severe events include thunderstorms and wildfires, which have caused notable disruptions but are not ongoing. Infrastructure and services may be affected temporarily during these episodes, especially in peak seasons.

August 21, 2026

Over the last 12 months, France has recorded 162 notable events, with 123 classified as severe. Wildfires and heatwaves are the most common, with 62 and 61 events respectively, and a significant number of these are severe. Thunderstorms happen 16 times, with 14 being severe, and floods occur 11 times, with 2 severe incidents. Storms and air quality issues are less frequent but still notable. The busiest months are July and August, when most events happen, especially wildfires and heatwaves. The quietest months are January, April, and February, with very few events. Major incidents include severe thunderstorms, wildfires, and floods, with some recent events reaching high severity levels. The risk level is high, especially during summer, but armed conflict is not a concern.