Natural Hazard Risks in Fresno, CA
Population: 542K · California
Fresno faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from droughts (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Fresno, CA.
Hazard Risk Overview
Drought Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Fresno's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $223M from this hazard type
- •Average annual frequency: 88.2 events per year
Earthquake Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Fresno's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $136M from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
Wildfire Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Fresno's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $14M from this hazard type
- •28 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Fresno's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $166M from this hazard type
- •44 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Landslide Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Fresno's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $519K from this hazard type
- •6 events on record in proximity
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How this data is built
Fresno risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Fresno, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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