3
Moderate
Drought Risk in San Diego, CA
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 0
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Open full-screen map →Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $299K from this hazard type
- Average annual frequency: 54.1 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
San Diego is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How San Diego 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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Score: 7/10
Wildfire Risk in San Diego
Score: 9/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in San Diego
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Diego
Score: 3/10
Landslide Risk in San Diego
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Diego
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in San Diego
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in San Diego
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Long Beach, CA
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Los Angeles, CA
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Las Vegas, NV
Score: 1/10
How this data is built
San Diego, 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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