Finistère

Recorded Natural Hazards (Géorisques)

It has 277 municipalities and 933,455 inhabitants. Under the seismic zoning in force since 2011, its highest seismicity is low (zone 2 of 5). A natural disaster has been declared 2,003 times since 1982 (one declaration per municipality and decree), mostly for floods (1,104) and ground movements (300). The most recent was signed on 22 June 2025. 242 municipalities have a high radon potential (category 3), home to 94% of inhabitants. 49 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

• 1999Ground Movements · 25 December 1999277 municipalities
• 1999Floods and Mudflows · 25 December 1999277 municipalities
• 1987Storms · 15 October 1987277 municipalities
• 1983Snow Load · 7 February 1983194 municipalities
• 1995Floods and Mudflows · 17 January 1995181 municipalities
• 2000Floods and Mudflows · 12 December 200068 municipalities

Most Frequently Affected Municipalities

• 18Morlaix
• 17Brest
• 17Quimperlé
• 16Landerneau
• 16Quimper
• 14Châteaulin
• 14Crozon
• 14Scaër

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