7
Very High
Landslide Risk in California
Overall State Risk Score: 7/10
California faces very high landslide risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 8 major cities.
Seasonal pattern: Year-round
Highest-Risk Cities in California
1
Los Angeles, CA
Very High · 19 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
2San Diego, CA
Very High · 3 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 9
3San Jose, CA
Very High · 6 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
4San Francisco, CA
Very High · 8 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
5Fresno, CA
Very High · 5 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 5
6Long Beach, CA
Very High · 16 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
7Oakland, CA
Very High · 8 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
8Sacramento, CA
Moderate · 4 historical events
FEMA: 3Historical: 7
Notable Landslide Events
Landslide - San Diego Area Ranges, S of Palm Springs, California, United States
November 16, 2025 — WARNING
San Diego, CA
760 people exposed; $86M capital exposed
Landslide - American Cordillera, SW of Palm Springs, United States
March 14, 2025 — WARNING
San Diego, CA
651 people exposed; $119M capital exposed
Landslide - California Coast Ranges, Mendocino, California, United States
February 14, 2025 — WARNING
Oakland, CA
823,000 people exposed; $218,353M capital exposed
Landslide - Eaton Fire Burn Area, California, United States
February 12, 2025 — WARNING
Long Beach, CA
363,000 people exposed; $104,494M capital exposed
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