Wildfire Risk: Moderate


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

1

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Humboldt County, California faces relatively high natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 97.01 and a risk rating of "Relatively High." The area is susceptible to a range of hazards including flooding, landslides, wildfires, and thunderstorms. The risk value for the county is calculated at 160,484,184.97, indicating a significant level of vulnerability to natural disasters.

Specific climate factors contributing to the risk in Humboldt County include high rainfall, which can lead to flooding and landslides, as well as the potential for wildfires due to dry conditions. The county's proximity to the coast also exposes it to the risk of tsunamis, while fault lines in the region increase the likelihood of earthquakes. Mountainous terrain and dense forests further add to the complexity of managing these hazards.

Humboldt County's geological features, such as its coastline, fault lines, and mountain peaks, significantly impact its hazard risk. With a ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
13 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1409 mm Very High

Average Humidity
72% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Brushy

2023-06-12

Cedar

2022-10-01

Dump

2022-10-01

Coon

2022-07-25

Hawkins

2022-03-23

Underwood

2021-07-31

Falls

2021-07-11

Ranch

2021-07-05

Burnt

2021-06-22

Sandy

2021-05-14

South

2021-04-21

Ranch

2020-08-07

Hawkins

2020-06-12

Cedar

2020-02-24

2020 Shf Lightning/Abcd Misc

2020-01-02

Hayden

2019-05-20

Le-5 Graham Rd

2019-05-08

Underwood

2019-04-18

School

2018-10-16

Hawkins

2018-10-14

Highway

2018-08-25

Burnt

2018-07-16

Hennessy

2018-07-02

Hennessey

2017-08-11

Cedar

2017-08-11

Hailstorm

2017-08-10

Hayshed

2017-08-09

Sandy

2017-08-02

Fisher

2017-05-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-01-04

Mcdonald

2016-09-12

Burnt

2016-08-02

Moss

2016-07-08

Box

2015-10-26

Rowdy

2015-08-16

Mill

2015-08-01

Olson

2015-07-31

Mule Bridge

2015-07-31

Hidden

2015-07-31

Clark

2015-07-31

York

2015-07-31

Dailey

2015-07-31

River Complex

2015-07-31

Road

2015-07-31

Onion

2015-07-31

Ranch

2015-06-28

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2014-12-11

Hawkins

2014-07-05

Ammon

2014-07-02

Ammon

2014-07-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-12-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2010-01-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-12-31

Hailstorm

2001-03-21

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-01-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-12-26

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1995-03-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-01-03