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landslide Landslide Risk in Oakland, CA

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Oakland's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $6M from this hazard type
  • 13 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 4 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 24.6 events per year

Last significant event: Landslide - California Coast Ranges, Mendocino, California, United States (2025-02-15) — 823,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Landslides

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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 0
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
Oakland is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.

How Oakland Compares

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Notable Landslide Events Near Oakland

Landslide - California Coast Ranges, Mendocino, California, United States

February 14, 2025 WARNING

823,000 people exposed; $218,353M capital exposed

Landslide - California Coast Ranges, SE of Berkeley, United States

February 7, 2025 WARNING

664,000 people exposed; $198,206M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, N of San Mateo, California, United States

November 23, 2024 WARNING

182,000 people exposed; $28,593M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, S of Ukiah, California, United States

December 13, 2024 WATCH

123 people exposed; $12M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, Mendocino, California, United States

February 6, 2025 WARNING

746,000 people exposed; $171,772M capital exposed

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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