Wildfire Risk: Moderate


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

2

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Butte, California faces a relatively high risk of natural disasters and climate-related events, with a risk score of 97.17 out of 100. The area is prone to events such as droughts, wildfires, landslides, lightning strikes, and flooding, with varying levels of impact and frequency. Specific risk factors include hailstorms, strong winds, and earthquakes, which have occurred in the past with moderate to high frequency. The region's exposure to these hazards is further heightened by its geographic location and topographical features.

Butte County's susceptibility to natural disasters is influenced by its proximity to fault lines, mountain peaks, and water bodies, which contribute to the region's overall risk profile. The county's coastline along water bodies like lakes and rivers can lead to flooding events, while fault lines increase the likelihood of earthquakes. Mountainous terrain can exacerbate the impact of landslides and wildfires, posing additional challenges for disaster mitigation and response efforts. ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
17 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
580 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
63% Moderate

Plant Hardiness
9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hwy 32 / Road Vv

2022-11-17

First

2022-08-25

Canal

2022-07-11

Shasta

2022-07-05

Sacramento

2022-06-26

Nineteen

2022-06-24

Thirty Two

2021-10-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-02-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-01-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2016-03-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-12-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2010-01-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-12-31

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