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landslide Landslide Risk in Sacramento, CA

Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10

FEMA: 3Historical: 7

Key Risk Factors

  • 4 events on record in proximity
  • 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 4.1 events per year
  • Largest recent event exposed 182,000 people

Last significant event: Landslide - American Cordillera, SW of Chico, California, United States (2025-02-09) — 51 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Landslides

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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 9
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 5
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 5
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FEMA: 5Historical: 0
Sacramento is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.

How Sacramento Compares

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Notable Landslide Events Near Sacramento

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, E of Chico, California, United States

November 22, 2024 WARNING

48,700 people exposed; $6,028M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, E of Yuba City, California, United States

December 23, 2024 WARNING

398 people exposed; $26M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, SW of Chico, California, United States

February 8, 2025 WARNING

51 people exposed; $4M 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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