5
High
Drought Risk in San Francisco, CA
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 0
Live Drought alert status near San Francisco
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Open full-screen map →Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- Estimated annual loss of $488K from this hazard type
- Average annual frequency: 26.5 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
San Francisco is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How San Francisco 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 San Francisco
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in San Francisco
Score: 1/10
Hurricane Risk in San Francisco
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in San Francisco
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in San Francisco
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Francisco
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in San Francisco
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Francisco
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in San Francisco
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in San Francisco
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in San Jose, CA
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 7/10
How this data is built
San Francisco, 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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