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Current natural hazards situation in Switzerland

Updated on: 08.03.2021, 12:31

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Key
Danger level 1 (No or minor danger)
Danger level 2 (Moderate danger)
Danger level 3 (Considerable danger)
Danger level 4 (High danger)
Danger level 5 (Very high danger)
No danger level
Danger level 1 (No or minor danger)

Explanation of the danger level 1:

  • Avalanches: no danger
  • Earthquakes: may be perceptible
  • Floods: transport disruption and damage are not normally to be expected.
  • Forest fires: small fires cannot be entirely ruled out
  • Meteorological phenomena: no (particular) danger, no warnings in place
Danger level 2 (Moderate danger)

Explanation of the danger level 2:

  • Avalanches: very little danger
  • Earthquakes: felt across a wide area, no likelihood of damage to buildings
  • Floods: rivers are unlikely to burst their banks and floods are unlikely but not impossible
  • Forest fires: local fires can start spontaneously
  • Meteorological phenomena  that are normal for the respective season
Danger level 3 (Considerable danger)

Explanation of the danger level 3:

  • Avalanches: exposed objects (mostly sections of transportation routes) can be endangered
  • Earthquakes: felt across a wide area, likelihood of minor damage to buildings
  • Floods: rivers may burst their banks locally in exposed places and flooding may occur.
  • Forest fires: surface fires are likely
  • Meteorological phenomena of an intensity slightly superior to the normal
Danger level 4 (High danger)

Explanation of the danger level 4:

  • Avalanches: exposed objects (mostly sections of transportation routes, but in isolated cases also buildings) can be endangered
  • Earthquakes: felt strongly, likelihood of damage to buildings
  • Floods: rivers may increasingly burst their banks and flooding may occur
  • Forest fires: surface fires are very likely
  • Meteorological phenomena of unusual intensity
Danger level 5 (Very high danger)

Explanation of the danger level 5:

  • Avalanches: transportation routes and settlements can be seriously endangered
  • Earthquakes: felt strongly, high likelihood of widespread and severe damage to buildings
  • Floods: rivers may burst their banks and flooding may occur in many places
  • Forest fires: fires can start at any time
  • Meteorological phenomena of very high intensity

Obey in any event the orders issued by your local authorities and be prepared for exceptional measures.

No danger level

No evaluation

Current warnings issued for Switzerland

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  • Forest fire:High danger, level 4

    Forest fire:High danger, level 4
    Effective from: 01.03.2021
    Measures such as fire bans are imposed by the cantons. These measures may vary from canton to canton.
    Affected regions
    Moesano (GR), San Bernadino (GR), Val Poschiavo / Puschlav (GR)
    Affected regions
    Moesano (GR), San Bernadino (GR), Val Poschiavo / Puschlav (GR)
    0:Forestfire:4:ForestFire:1010,1009,1017:
    Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour

  • Avalanches:Considerable danger, level 3

    Avalanches:Considerable danger, level 3
    Validity: 08.03.2021, 08:00 - 08.03.2021, 18:00
    New snow and wind slabs
    In particular in northwest to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2000m.
    Affected regions
    Bisistal, Central Glarus, Schächental, Southern Glarus-Grosstal
    Affected regions
    Bisistal, Central Glarus, Schächental, Southern Glarus-Grosstal
    1:Avalanches:3:SLF:3112,2134,3114,2211:
    Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour

  • Forest fire:Considerable danger, level 3

    Forest fire:Considerable danger, level 3
    Effective from: 02.03.2021
    Measures such as fire bans are imposed by the cantons. These measures may vary from canton to canton.
    Affected regions
    Central Ticino (TI), Sottoceneri (TI)
    Affected regions
    Central Ticino (TI), Sottoceneri (TI)
    2:Forestfire:3:ForestFire:2101,2102:
    Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour

  • Forest fire:Considerable danger, level 3

    Forest fire:Considerable danger, level 3
    Effective from: 01.03.2021
    Measures such as fire bans are imposed by the cantons. These measures may vary from canton to canton.
    Affected regions
    Bergell / Bregaglia (GR), Domleschg (GR), Rheintal (GR)
    Affected regions
    Bergell / Bregaglia (GR), Domleschg (GR), Rheintal (GR)
    3:Forestfire:3:ForestFire:1016,1004,1000:
    Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour

  • Avalanches:Moderate danger, level 2

    Avalanches:Moderate danger, level 2
    Validity: 08.03.2021, 08:00 - 08.03.2021, 18:00
    Wind slabs
    In particular in west to north to east facing aspects above approximately 2000m.
    Affected regions
    Alpstein – Alvier, Emosson, Engelberg, Flumserberg, Gadmertal, Gersau, Génépi, Liechtenstein, Maderanertal, Meiental, Monthey-Val d'Illiez, Northern Glarus, Sarganserland, Southern Glarus-Sernftal, Stoos, Uri Rotstock, Ybrig
    Affected regions
    Alpstein – Alvier, Emosson, Engelberg, Flumserberg, Gadmertal, Gersau, Génépi, Liechtenstein, Maderanertal, Meiental, Monthey-Val d'Illiez, Northern Glarus, Sarganserland, Southern Glarus-Sernftal, Stoos, Uri Rotstock, Ybrig
    4:Avalanches:2:SLF:3224,2124,2133,2132,4112,4111,3223,2122,3222,1312,2212,1246,3113,3111,2221,2222,3311:
    Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour

  • Forest fire:Moderate danger, level 2

    Forest fire:Moderate danger, level 2
    Effective from: 02.03.2021
    Measures such as fire bans are imposed by the cantons. These measures may vary from canton to canton.
    Affected regions
    Northern Ticino (TI)
    Affected regions
    Northern Ticino (TI)
    5:Forestfire:2:ForestFire:2100:
    Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour

  • Forest fire:Moderate danger, level 2

    Forest fire:Moderate danger, level 2
    Effective from: 01.03.2021
    Measures such as fire bans are imposed by the cantons. These measures may vary from canton to canton.
    Affected regions
    Prättigau (GR), Schams - Albula (GR), Schanfigg (GR), Scuol-Valsot (GR), Surselva bassa (GR), Surses (GR), Val Müstair (GR), Zernez (GR)
    Affected regions
    Prättigau (GR), Schams - Albula (GR), Schanfigg (GR), Scuol-Valsot (GR), Surselva bassa (GR), Surses (GR), Val Müstair (GR), Zernez (GR)
    6:Forestfire:2:ForestFire:1001,1005,1003,1013,1011,1007,1018,1014:
    Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour

  • Avalanches:No or minor danger, level 1

    Avalanches:No or minor danger, level 1
    Validity: 08.03.2021, 08:00 - 08.03.2021, 18:00
    No distinct avalanche problem
    Affected regions
    Adelboden, Aigle-Leysin, Albulatal, alto Moesano, Appenzell Alps, Arolla, Avers, basso Moesano, Bernina region, Bex-Villars, Binntal, Bivio, Blüemlisalp, Brienz-Interlaken, Calanda, Conthey-Fully, Corvatsch, Davos, Domleschg – Lenzerheide, Eastern Bernese Prealps, Eastern Silvretta, Engstligen, Flims, Glaubenberg, Grimsel Pass, Grindelwald, Gruyère, Gstaad, Guttannen, Hasliberg – Rosenlaui, Haut Val de Bagnes, Hohgant, Iffigen, Jaun, Jungfrau – Schilthorn, Kandersteg, Konkordia region, Lauterbrunnen, Lenk, Leuk, Leukerbad - Lötschental, Lower Val Poschiavo, Lower Valle Leventina, Lower Valle Maggia, Lower Valleys of Visp, Lugano area, Martigny-Verbier, Mattmark, Melchtal, Mendrisio area, Montana, Monte Rosa, Mountet, Niedersimmental, Northern Obergoms, Northern Prättigau, Northern Simplon region, Northern Tujetsch, Northern Urseren, Obersaxen – Safien Valley, Obersimmental, Pays d'Enhaut, Pilatus, Reckingen, Rheinwald, Riederalp, Riviera, Rothenthurm, Saas Fee, Samnaun, Savognin, Schams, Schanfigg, Schreckhorn, Schwarzenberg, Southern Obergoms, Southern Prättigau, Southern Simplon region, Southern Tujetsch, Southern Urseren, St Moritz, Sur Tasna, Toggenburg, Turtmanntal, Upper Val Poschiavo, Upper Valle Leventina, Upper Valle Maggia, Val Bedretto, Val Blenio, Val Bregaglia, Val Chamuera, Val d'Anniviers, Val d'Entremont-Val Ferret, Val d'Hérens, Val dal Spöl, Val Müstair, Val S-charl, Val Sumvitg, Val Suot, Vaud Prealps, Vouvry, Western Bernese Prealps, Western Silvretta, Wildhorn, Zermatt, Zervreila, Zuoz
    Affected regions
    Adelboden, Aigle-Leysin, Albulatal, alto Moesano, Appenzell Alps, Arolla, Avers, basso Moesano, Bernina region, Bex-Villars, Binntal, Bivio, Blüemlisalp, Brienz-Interlaken, Calanda, Conthey-Fully, Corvatsch, Davos, Domleschg – Lenzerheide, Eastern Bernese Prealps, Eastern Silvretta, Engstligen, Flims, Glaubenberg, Grimsel Pass, Grindelwald, Gruyère, Gstaad, Guttannen, Hasliberg – Rosenlaui, Haut Val de Bagnes, Hohgant, Iffigen, Jaun, Jungfrau – Schilthorn, Kandersteg, Konkordia region, Lauterbrunnen, Lenk, Leuk, Leukerbad - Lötschental, Lower Val Poschiavo, Lower Valle Leventina, Lower Valle Maggia, Lower Valleys of Visp, Lugano area, Martigny-Verbier, Mattmark, Melchtal, Mendrisio area, Montana, Monte Rosa, Mountet, Niedersimmental, Northern Obergoms, Northern Prättigau, Northern Simplon region, Northern Tujetsch, Northern Urseren, Obersaxen – Safien Valley, Obersimmental, Pays d'Enhaut, Pilatus, Reckingen, Rheinwald, Riederalp, Riviera, Rothenthurm, Saas Fee, Samnaun, Savognin, Schams, Schanfigg, Schreckhorn, Schwarzenberg, Southern Obergoms, Southern Prättigau, Southern Simplon region, Southern Tujetsch, Southern Urseren, St Moritz, Sur Tasna, Toggenburg, Turtmanntal, Upper Val Poschiavo, Upper Valle Leventina, Upper Valle Maggia, Val Bedretto, Val Blenio, Val Bregaglia, Val Chamuera, Val d'Anniviers, Val d'Entremont-Val Ferret, Val d'Hérens, Val dal Spöl, Val Müstair, Val S-charl, Val Sumvitg, Val Suot, Vaud Prealps, Vouvry, Western Bernese Prealps, Western Silvretta, Wildhorn, Zermatt, Zervreila, Zuoz
    7:Avalanches:1:SLF:3211,2131,7222,7221,1122,1121,7231,1111,1113,1112,1114,2112,2111,1311,5222,5223,1211,1212,1213,5221,3221,2121,2123,7126,7125,7124,7123,7122,7211,7121,5233,6211,5234,5231,5232,6212,5212,5211,4231,5214,4232,7112,7113,7111,5216,5215,7114,7115,1234,1233,1232,1231,4242,4241,5112,5113,5111,4244,4243,1225,1224,1223,1222,1228,1227,1226,6131,6132,1221,4211,4116,4115,4213,5121,4212,5122,5123,5124,4215,4214,4114,4113,6122,6121,4224,4223,4222,4221,4121,4125,4124,4123,4122,4225,1247,2223,1245,2224,1244,1243,6113,1242,6114,1241,6115,6111,6112:
    Explanation of danger level Recommended behaviour
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Fire ban activated

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