Haute-Vienne

Recorded Natural Hazards (Géorisques)

It has 195 municipalities and 373,167 inhabitants. Under the seismic zoning in force since 2011, its highest seismicity is low (zone 2 of 5). A natural disaster has been declared 977 times since 1982 (one declaration per municipality and decree), mostly for floods (537) and ground movements (197). The most recent was signed on 18 May 2025. 175 municipalities have a high radon potential (category 3), home to 92% of inhabitants. 37 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

• 1982Storms · 6 November 1982195 municipalities
• 1982Floods and Mudflows · 6 November 1982195 municipalities
• 1999Floods and Mudflows · 25 December 1999195 municipalities
• 1999Ground Movements · 25 December 1999195 municipalities
• 1993Floods and Mudflows · 22 September 199327 municipalities
• 1993Floods and Mudflows · 5 July 199325 municipalities

Most Frequently Affected Municipalities

• 14Limoges
• 12Isle
• 12Panazol
• 11Feytiat
• 9Boisseuil
• 9Condat-sur-Vienne
• 8Aixe-sur-Vienne
• 8Bosmie-l'Aiguille

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