7
Very High
Landslide Risk in San Diego, CA
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 9
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates San Diego's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $3M from this hazard type
- 5 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 177.4 events per year
Last significant event: Landslide - San Diego Area Ranges, S of Palm Springs, California, United States (2025-11-17) — 760 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Landslides
San Diego is not in the top 10 for landslide risk among tracked cities.
How San Diego Compares
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Notable Landslide Events Near San Diego
Landslide - San Diego Area Ranges, S of Palm Springs, California, United States
November 16, 2025 — WARNING
760 people exposed; $86M capital exposed
Landslide - American Cordillera, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
February 6, 2024 — WARNING
1,277,000 people exposed; $100,584M capital exposed
Landslide - American Cordillera, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
August 20, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Landslide - American Cordillera, Palm Springs, California, United States
August 20, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Landslide - American Cordillera, SW of Palm Springs, United States
March 14, 2025 — WARNING
651 people exposed; $119M 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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