Wildfire Risk: Moderate


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

1

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Plumas County in California has a relatively low overall risk rating of 78.97 out of 100. The county has a population of 19,746 and a total building value of $8,405,356,144. The county's most significant hazard is from wildfires, with a risk value of $6,754,248. Plumas County also faces risks from lightning strikes, floods, and landslides, although these risks are relatively low compared to other hazards.

Specific climate factors in Plumas County include a high frequency of lightning events, with an average of 73 lightning strikes per year. The county is also prone to wildfires, with an expected annual loss of $77248.30. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the region increases the risk of earthquakes and landslides. Additionally, the county's proximity to water bodies like rivers and lakes can lead to flooding during heavy rainfall events.

Plumas County's geological features, including its mountainous terrain and proximity ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
9 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1015 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
63% Moderate

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Mabie

2023-07-02

Jackson

2023-06-17

Jackson Rx

2023-05-16

2022 Pnf Prescribed Fire Support

2022-07-29

Eagle

2022-07-28

Ranch

2022-07-09

Penman

2021-07-30

3 Mile

2021-07-04

Penman

2020-07-22

Happy

2020-06-07

Lee

2020-06-03

Pnf- Jackson Rx

2020-03-12

Rattlesnake Grapple Piles Rx Unit 006

2020-03-03

Pnf Big Hill

2020-02-25

Poplar Hand Piles Rx Unit 46

2020-02-10

Rattlesnake Rx Unit 6

2020-02-03

11e1 Gil Ranch Road

2019-10-24

Gill

2019-09-08

Feather

2019-07-26

Layman

2019-04-29

Bk Poplar Hp Unit 3

2018-12-15

Bk Poplar Hp Unit 3

2018-12-14

Bk Poplar Rx Unit 3

2018-11-27

Blairsden

2018-07-30

James

2018-06-12

Lodge

2018-06-10

Railroad

2018-02-09

Jamison

2017-10-20

Resort

2017-10-11

Vista

2017-09-19

Peak

2017-09-17

Fork

2017-09-12

Cromberg

2017-09-12

Sloat

2017-08-21

Emigrant

2017-08-03

Bell

2017-08-03

Jackson

2017-07-21

Claim

2017-07-03

Creek

2017-07-03

Frazier

2017-05-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-02-16

Mohawk

2016-09-17

Big Fire

2016-07-05

Johnsville

2016-05-28

Bixler

2016-05-17

Graeagle

2016-04-17

Round Valley Unit 72

2015-12-10

Jackson

2015-09-09

Long

2015-07-21

Sloat

2015-07-10

Little Bear

2015-06-20

Lava

2015-06-12

Mohawk

2015-02-06

Pnf Road

2014-09-28

Pnf Blair

2014-08-27

Pnf Claim

2014-08-16

Pnf Layman

2014-05-23

Hailstorm

2013-07-02

Hailstorm

2013-07-02

Hailstorm

2009-05-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-12-31

Hailstorm

2004-06-28

Hailstorm

2000-06-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-01-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-12-26

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1995-03-08