ABSTRACT. -Risk analysis of the occurrence of the forest wind falls. The case of the Šumava National Park after hurricane Kyrill 2007. Forest damages caused by storm winds are very common event in Šumava Mts. since written history. Growing number of hurricanes here is followed by large wind fall and endangered local economy, nature protection, human life and recreation. Geographical analysis using GIS was applied to identify main factors influencing the location and level of damages. Results of separate factor analysis and consequent integrated area risk analysis are presented in the paper.
Key words: risk, hurricane, variable, integrated analysis, Šumava