Hazard Score
98 Catastrophes Recorded
Lakeside, California
17 Land Tracts in San Diego County , San Diego Watershed
Lakeside, California faces a very high risk of natural disasters due to its location in San Diego County, which is prone to wildfires, flooding, and earthquakes. The region's dry climate with high temperatures and low precipitation levels make it susceptible to wildfires, especially during Santa Ana wind events. The proximity to fault lines, such as the San Andreas Fault, increases the risk of earthquakes, which can cause significant damage to infrastructure and pose a threat to residents.
The geological features in Lakeside, including the nearby Laguna-San Diego Coastal hydrologic unit and Southern California Coastal hydrologic subregion, can contribute to flooding risks during heavy rainfall events. The region's mountain peaks, such as El Cajon Mountain, can also increase the likelihood of landslides and mudslides during periods of intense precipitation. Additionally, the city's proximity to water bodies like Lake Jennings and the San Diego River can exacerbate flooding risks, particularly in low-lying areas.
Overall, Lakeside's natural disaster and climate risk assessment highlight the need for residents and local authorities to be prepared for a range of hazards, including wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. By understanding the specific climate factors, geological features, and historical events that contribute to the area's risk profile, stakeholders can take proactive measures to mitigate potential impacts and ensure the safety and resilience of the community.
HAZARDS
17
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
3
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
6
Hazard Shelters
3
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
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
Wildcat 3
2023-06-25
Wildcat 2
2023-06-20
Vigilante
2023-06-16
Wildcat
2023-06-15
Lksr2 40
2023-05-17
Lksr2 26
2023-03-26
Wildcat 3
2022-12-05
El Monte 2
2022-11-17
Willow 7
2022-09-19
Moreno Av / Willow Rd
2022-09-15
Ashwood
2022-09-08
Channel 2
2022-09-06
Lakeside Av Lakeside 4
2022-09-06
Lks1z
2022-09-04
Willow812
2022-09-01
Lakeside 2
2022-08-31
Vista Camino Lakeside
2022-08-27
Channel
2022-08-24
Lakeview
2022-08-19
Willow 4
2022-07-11
Wildcat
2022-06-19
Barona 2
2022-05-30
Hwy 67 / Lakeside Av
2022-05-12
Barona
2022-05-04
Low Wildland
2022-04-15
Mapleview
2022-04-11
Willow 2
2022-04-10
Canyon
2022-01-24
Rubbish Fire
2022-01-01
Vehicle Fire
2021-10-15
Willow
2021-10-13
Jennings
2021-10-05
Slaughterhouse 2
2021-09-19
Yucca 2
2021-08-08
El Monte Rd Lakeside 2
2021-07-23
Wildcat 2
2021-07-11
Moreno
2021-06-05
Quincy
2021-05-25
Ashwood
2021-05-21
Wildcat
2021-02-20
Clearlake
2020-12-17
Lakeside
2020-12-07
Willow 2
2020-10-24
Muth 2
2020-10-10
Vigilante
2020-10-05
Medium Wildland
2020-10-05
Wildcat 3
2020-09-30
Canyon 2
2020-09-09
Muth
2020-07-24
Wildcat
2020-07-10
Aurora
2020-06-24
El Monte
2020-06-14
Moreno
2020-06-11
Gold
2020-05-24
Willow
2020-05-19
Capitain
2020-02-29
Old Barona Rd Muth_Valle
2020-02-05
Slaughterhouse 2
2019-11-15
Wildcat 2
2019-11-06
Ashwood
2019-11-04
Willow 3
2019-09-25
Vine
2019-09-24
Mapleview
2019-09-20
Monte
2019-09-14
Slaughterhouse
2019-09-13
Barona Rd Barona 3
2019-09-04
Moreno Av Lakeside 3
2019-09-04
Johnson
2019-08-26
Monte
2018-11-18
El Monte
2018-11-18
Scripps
2018-10-06
Mvu Assist
2018-03-09
Mvu Assist
2018-03-09
Quarry
2018-02-24
Casino
2017-10-15
Wildcat 3
2017-10-11
Wildcat Canton
2017-09-16
Slaughter
2017-08-22
Wildcat
2017-05-02
Feather
2016-07-18
Scyamore
2016-06-07
Time
2015-08-05
Oak
2015-08-01
Sycamore
2015-06-30
Slaughterhouse
2015-06-20
Wildcat
2015-06-18
Wilajobi
2015-06-18
Wildcat
2014-08-08
Cnf 058 Wildcat
2014-07-29
Wildcat
2014-07-29
Wildcat 4
2014-07-29
Wildcat
2014-06-22
Barona 2
2014-06-19
Wildcat
2014-06-19
67
2014-06-12
Featherstone
2014-05-10
Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1997-09-25