7
Very High
Drought Risk in San Jose, CA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 0
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Open full-screen map →Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates San Jose's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $11M from this hazard type
- Average annual frequency: 63.6 events per year
- Region prone to prolonged drought conditions
Peak season: June-September
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
San Jose is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How San Jose 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 Jose
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in San Jose
Score: 5/10
Hurricane Risk in San Jose
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in San Jose
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in San Jose
Score: 3/10
Winter Storm Risk in San Jose
Score: 1/10
Landslide Risk in San Jose
Score: 7/10
Extreme Heat Risk in San Jose
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in San Jose
Score: 1/10
Tsunami Risk in San Jose
Score: 1/10
Drought Risk in Oakland, CA
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in San Francisco, CA
Score: 5/10
Drought Risk in Sacramento, CA
Score: 7/10
How this data is built
San Jose, 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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