9
Extreme
Tsunami Risk in California
Overall State Risk Score: 9/10
California faces extreme tsunami risk. 2 of 20 counties (10%) rated high or very high by FEMA National Risk Index.
Seasonal pattern: Year-round
Highest-Risk Cities in California
1
San Francisco, CA
High · 68 historical events
FEMA: 5Historical: 10
2Los Angeles, CA
Moderate · 68 historical events
FEMA: 3Historical: 10
3San Diego, CA
Moderate · 68 historical events
FEMA: 3Historical: 10
4Long Beach, CA
Moderate · 68 historical events
FEMA: 3Historical: 10
5Oakland, CA
Moderate · 68 historical events
FEMA: 3Historical: 10
6San Jose, CA
Low · 68 historical events
FEMA: 1Historical: 10
Notable Tsunami Events
Tsunami (AK/BC/US West Coast) - 45 miles SW of Eureka, California - 7.0
December 4, 2024 — ADVISORY
Fresno, CA
372,120 people exposed; $245,834M capital exposed
Tsunami (Pacific Ocean - Local) - Near The Coast Of Northern California - 7.0
December 4, 2024 — ADVISORY
Fresno, CA
372,120 people exposed; $245,834M capital exposed
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