7
Very High
Drought Risk in Sacramento, CA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
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Open full-screen map →Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Sacramento's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $14M from this hazard type
- Average annual frequency: 63.0 events per year
- Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
Peak season: June-September
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Sacramento is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Sacramento Compares
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Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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Earthquake Risk in Sacramento
Score: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in Sacramento
Score: 5/10
Hurricane Risk in Sacramento
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Sacramento
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Sacramento
Score: 5/10
Winter Storm Risk in Sacramento
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in Sacramento
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Sacramento
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Sacramento
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in Sacramento
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 7/10
How this data is built
Sacramento, CA drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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