7
Very High
Landslide Risk in Fresno, CA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 5
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Fresno's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $519K from this hazard type
- 6 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 90.1 events per year
Last significant event: Landslide - Sierra Nevada, SW of Bishop, California, United States (2025-12-25) — 56 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
Fresno is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How Fresno Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near Fresno
Landslide - American Cordillera, SW of Fresno, California, United States
February 17, 2024 — WARNING
1 people exposed; $0M capital exposed
Landslide - Southern California Coast Ranges, SE of Monterey, United States
February 19, 2024 — WARNING
355 people exposed; $189M capital exposed
Landslide - American Cordillera, S of Merced, California, United States
February 1, 2024 — WARNING
3 people exposed; $3M capital exposed
Landslide - Sierra Nevada, SW of Bishop, California, United States
December 24, 2025 — WATCH
56 people exposed; $8M capital exposed
Landslide - American Cordillera, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
August 20, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Landslide Preparedness Tips
- 1.Learn the signs of an impending landslide — new cracks, tilting trees, unusual water flow
- 2.Avoid building near steep slopes, drainage channels, or past slide areas
- 3.Plant ground cover on slopes to stabilize soil and reduce erosion
- 4.Create proper drainage around your property to direct water away from slopes
- 5.Have an evacuation plan ready if you live in a landslide-prone area
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