Wildfire Risk: Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

2

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

4

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Modoc County in California has a relatively low overall natural disaster risk rating due to its low exposure to various hazards. The county's highest risk is from wildfires, with a risk score of 80.85%, followed by lightning strikes at 49.44%. Modoc County's climate is characterized by warm summers and cold winters, with an average annual precipitation of 13 inches. The area is known for its dry conditions, making it susceptible to wildfires and lightning strikes.

Modoc County is located in a seismically active region, with nearby fault lines such as the Honey Lake Fault and the Surprise Valley Fault posing a potential earthquake risk. The county also features mountain peaks, including the Warner Mountains and the Modoc Plateau, which can impact hazard risk by influencing weather patterns and precipitation levels. Additionally, Modoc County is home to several water bodies, such as Goose Lake and the Pit River, which can ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
9 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
419 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
86% Very High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

W-1 P Bar

2023-06-26

Niles

2021-09-23

Rice

2021-08-16

Box

2021-08-11

3-1 Butte

2021-07-03

Cemetery

2020-10-07

Yard

2020-10-07

3-17 Harper

2020-08-25

3-16 Boundry

2020-08-24

3-1 House

2020-08-16

Gold

2020-07-20

Gold

2020-07-20

Ash

2020-05-11

Butte Crk Rd Rx Pv

2020-05-09

4-3 Knox

2019-08-11

Rush

2018-08-16

W-5

2017-08-24

Knox

2017-08-08

W-6 Fa#19

2017-08-06

W-2

2017-08-06

Ash

2017-07-30

W-1

2017-07-25

Ash

2015-08-28

Lane W-1

2015-08-04

Walker

2015-07-10

Miller

2015-04-12

Mdf Bv Horse

2014-08-10

Butte

2014-06-23

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-12-31

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-12-26

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1995-03-08