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landslide Landslide Risk in San Jose, CA

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates San Jose's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
  • 6 events on record in proximity
  • 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
  • Average annual frequency: 64.6 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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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 9
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San Jose, CA
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

How San Jose Compares

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Notable Landslide Events Near San Jose

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, SW of Merced, California, United States

February 19, 2024 WARNING

50 people exposed; $16M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, Coos Bay, Oregon, United States

December 15, 2024 WARNING

1,650,000 people exposed; $340,184M capital exposed

Landslide - American Cordillera, NW of San Mateo, United States

December 28, 2024 WARNING

122,000 people exposed; $17,716M 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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