Vosges

Recorded Natural Hazards (Géorisques)

It has 506 municipalities and 357,248 inhabitants. Under the seismic zoning in force since 2011, its highest seismicity is moderate (zone 3 of 5). A natural disaster has been declared 2,821 times since 1982 (one declaration per municipality and decree), mostly for floods (2,057) and ground movements (507). The most recent was signed on 22 June 2025. 129 municipalities have a high radon potential (category 3), home to 55% of inhabitants. 157 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 1999507 municipalities
• 1999Floods and Mudflows · 25 December 1999507 municipalities
• 1983Floods and Mudflows · 1 April 1983385 municipalities
• 1982Floods and Mudflows · 8 December 1982169 municipalities
• 1984Floods and Mudflows · 11 July 1984119 municipalities
• 1983Floods and Mudflows · 23 May 1983100 municipalities

Most Frequently Affected Municipalities

• 18Mirecourt
• 15Mattaincourt
• 14Remiremont
• 13Rambervillers
• 13Thaon-les-Vosges
• 13Le Val-d'Ajol
• 12Épinal
• 12Saint-Gorgon

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