Natural Hazard Risks in Sacramento, CA
Population: 525K · California
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Sacramento faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from earthquakes (score: 7/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Sacramento, CA.
Hazard Risk Overview
Earthquake Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Sacramento's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $108M from this hazard type
- •50 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Flood Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Sacramento's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $216M from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
Drought Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Sacramento's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $14M from this hazard type
- •Average annual frequency: 63.0 events per year
Wildfire Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $5M from this hazard type
- •Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
Tornado Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •Estimated annual loss of $2M from this hazard type
- •43 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
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How this data is built
Sacramento risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Sacramento, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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