Hazard Score
57 Catastrophes Recorded
El-Cajon, California
21 Land Tracts in San Diego County , San Diego Watershed
El-Cajon, California, located in San Diego County, faces a very high overall natural disaster risk due to its proximity to fault lines, such as the San Andreas Fault, which can lead to earthquakes. The region also experiences relatively high wildfire risk, with dry and hot climates contributing to the spread of fires. The mountainous terrain in the area can exacerbate these risks by creating challenges for emergency response and evacuation efforts.
Along with earthquake and wildfire risks, El-Cajon is also vulnerable to flooding, especially in low-lying areas near water bodies like Lake Jennings and the San Diego River. The region's climate, characterized by high precipitation levels, can further increase the likelihood of flooding during heavy rainfall events. Additionally, the city's location near the coast exposes it to potential storm surge and coastal erosion during hurricanes or severe weather events.
Despite some areas of relatively low risk, El-Cajon's overall hazard risk is significant due to the combination of geological features, climate factors, and historical events. The city's dense population and limited evacuation routes further compound these risks, highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness and mitigation efforts in the region.
HAZARDS
14
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
1
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
9
Hazard Shelters
8
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
San Diego, California faces a very high natural disaster risk with a risk score of 99.68%, mainly due to its vulnerability to earthquakes, floods, and wildfires. The area's coastal location makes it prone to tsunami events with a relatively low frequency of 0.50%. Additionally, the region experiences a high frequency of lightning events at 3.18%, posing a moderate risk. The county's exposure to hail events is relatively low at 0.11%, contributing to a very low risk rating.
San Diego's geological features such as fault lines, including the San Andreas Fault, and mountain peaks like the Cuyamaca Peak heighten the risk of seismic activity and potential landslides. The county's proximity to water bodies like the Pacific Ocean and the Salton Sea increases the likelihood of flooding events, which occur at a frequency of 7.75%. Historical events such as the 2003 Cedar Fire and the 2007 Witch Creek Fire showcase the ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Dehesa 4
2023-04-29
2023 Cnf Rx Supply
2023-01-01
Sloane
2022-11-05
Willow 8
2022-10-20
2022 September Lightning Recon
2022-09-29
Jamacha
2022-09-18
Fury
2022-09-08
Jamacha
2022-08-16
Mcgrath
2022-08-09
2022 July Lightning Recon
2022-07-26
Willow 5
2022-07-23
Harbison 2
2022-07-12
Winona
2022-06-26
Willow 3
2022-06-09
2022 Cnf-Rx-Supply
2022-05-24
2022 Cnf Osc Support
2022-04-18
Vehicle Fire
2022-03-23
Heist Training
2022-03-15
Willow
2022-02-23
Dehesa 16
2021-10-15
Canyon 4
2021-10-10
Millar 2
2021-10-01
Steel
2021-05-10
Millar
2021-02-13
Royal 3
2021-01-06
Steele
2020-12-05
Willow 3
2020-12-03
Dehesa 10
2020-10-27
Millar 2
2020-10-19
Cottonwood Golf Club San_
2020-09-13
Sloane 2
2020-08-22
Sloane
2020-07-06
Low Wildland
2020-07-05
Jamacha
2020-06-30
Par
2020-06-08
Dehesa Rd / Sloane Cany 3
2020-06-08
Mvu June Move Up & Cover
2020-06-01
Mclaughlin Memorial
2020-05-17
Jamul
2020-05-08
Par Four Dr / Wildwind Dr
2019-12-26
Millar2
2019-09-07
Millar Fire
2019-09-01
Dehesa 8
2019-07-29
Vista
2019-07-17
Vista
2019-07-17
Dehesa 2
2019-04-15
Fury
2018-08-08
Jamacha Fire
2018-06-02
Sloan Fire
2018-04-25
Dehesa 7
2017-07-29
Dehesa 7
2017-07-28
Sloan
2017-06-27
Mutual Aid Sloan
2017-06-27
Dehesa
2017-06-07
Sycuan
2017-05-29
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1997-09-25