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

3

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

11

Water Bodies

2

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

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
499 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Willow

2022-08-04

Mcginty

2022-08-04

Halls

2021-12-08

4-1 North

2021-08-13

Mclain

2021-07-27

Meadow

2021-07-16

Davis

2021-05-29

Sugar

2021-05-29

Fender Rx

2021-05-26

4-1 Joseph

2020-08-26

Pine

2020-08-22

Enquist

2020-08-16

Low Joe Rx

2020-02-20

Mulkey

2019-09-20

Benton

2019-09-05

Mcginty

2019-08-29

Meadow

2019-08-02

Rainbow

2019-07-11

Fork

2018-07-23

Plum

2018-07-23

Baldy

2018-07-23

Halls

2018-07-16

Crowder

2018-07-16

Three Springs

2018-07-16

Goose

2018-06-10

Briles

2018-04-14

Davis

2017-10-10

Benton

2017-08-30

4-10 Sifc Assist

2017-08-30

Rough

2017-08-30

Lake

2017-08-24

Sibley

2017-08-23

Franklin

2017-08-02

Creek2

2017-08-02

Davis

2017-07-20

Bishop

2017-06-24

Corral

2016-08-07

Fork

2015-09-04

Fender

2015-08-08

Creek

2015-07-23

Cold

2015-07-23

Plum

2015-05-13

Mdf Dg Householder

2014-08-13

Mdf Dg Corral

2014-08-12

Mdf Dg Sibley

2014-08-06

Mdf Dg Rim

2014-07-23

Mdf Dg Fourty Six

2014-07-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-12-26