Creuse

Recorded Natural Hazards (Géorisques)

It has 255 municipalities and 115,527 inhabitants. Under the seismic zoning in force since 2011, its highest seismicity is low (zone 2 of 5). A natural disaster has been declared 1,096 times since 1982 (one declaration per municipality and decree), mostly for floods (545) and ground movements (257). The most recent was signed on 22 April 2025. 242 municipalities have a high radon potential (category 3), home to 97% of inhabitants. 31 municipalities are covered by an approved natural hazard prevention plan.

Seismicity Zones

Number of municipalities in each zone of the regulatory seismic zoning (from 1, very low, to 5, high).

Natural Disasters Declared Since 1982

Declarations per five-year period.

Most Widespread Events

• 1999Floods and Mudflows · 25 December 1999256 municipalities
• 1999Ground Movements · 25 December 1999256 municipalities
• 1982Floods and Mudflows · 6 November 1982256 municipalities
• 1982Storms · 6 November 1982256 municipalities

Most Frequently Affected Municipalities

• 7Chéniers
• 7Évaux-les-Bains
• 7Gouzon
• 7Guéret
• 7La Souterraine
• 6Chambon-sur-Voueize
• 6Felletin
• 6Moutier-Malcard

Hazards Listed by Municipality

Number of municipalities exposed to each natural hazard according to the departmental major risks file.

Hazards at a specific address on Géorisques