5
High
Winter Storm Risk in California
Overall State Risk Score: 5/10
California faces high winter-storm risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 8 major cities.
Seasonal pattern: December-March
Highest-Risk Cities in California
1
Los Angeles, CA
High · 8 historical events
FEMA: 5Historical: 6
2Long Beach, CA
High · 7 historical events
FEMA: 5Historical: 6
3San Diego, CA
Moderate · 1 historical events
FEMA: 3Historical: 3
4San Jose, CA
Low
FEMA: 1Historical: 0
5San Francisco, CA
Low
FEMA: 1Historical: 0
6Fresno, CA
Low · 2 historical events
FEMA: 1Historical: 4
7Sacramento, CA
Low · 9 historical events
FEMA: 1Historical: 10
8Oakland, CA
Low
FEMA: 1Historical: 0
Notable Winter Storm Events
Winter Weather - San Diego County Mountains, California, United States
February 16, 2026 — ADVISORY
San Diego, CA
16,400 people exposed; $1,710M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains, United States
February 15, 2026 — WARNING
Long Beach, CA
15,300 people exposed; $12,908M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Sierra Nevada, California, United States
February 9, 2026 — WARNING
Fresno, CA
870 people exposed; $214M capital exposed
Winter Weather - Northern Sierra Nevada, California, United States
February 9, 2026 — ADVISORY
Sacramento, CA
48,000 people exposed; $5,774M capital exposed
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