Wildfire Risk: Very High


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Moderate


Earthquake Risk: Very High


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

6

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Riverside, California faces a very high risk of natural disasters and climate events, with a risk rating of 99.94. The area is prone to a variety of hazards, including droughts, wildfires, floods, hail, high winds, and thunderstorms. These events have historically caused significant economic losses and disruptions to the local population.

The region's geographical features, such as mountain peaks, fault lines, and proximity to water bodies, contribute to its vulnerability to natural disasters. Riverside is located near the San Andreas Fault, which increases the risk of earthquakes. The area also experiences flash floods due to its proximity to the Santa Ana River and its tributaries. Additionally, the presence of mountainous terrain can exacerbate the impact of wildfires and landslides.

Climate change is expected to further exacerbate the risk of natural disasters in Riverside, with increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. As such, it is crucial for ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
18 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
310 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
75% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Pulsar

2023-07-14

Rae Dr Nuev

2023-07-12

Rosary Av Nuev

2023-07-08

Water Av Juni

2023-07-05

Pico

2023-07-01

Rae Dr Nuev

2023-06-30

Truffaut Dr Juni

2023-06-25

Pico

2023-06-02

Palomar

2023-05-17

Meadow Blossom Rd Nuev

2023-02-20

Contour Av / Maurice St

2023-01-27

Nuevo Rd Nuev

2023-01-23

Nuevo Rd / Olivas Av

2022-12-30

Ramona Expressway / Lakeview Av

2022-12-26

Reservoir Av / Alva Rd

2022-12-25

Ashby Ln Nuev

2022-12-08

Poppy

2022-11-20

12th St Juni

2022-11-15

5th St / Meadow Blossom Rd

2022-11-02

Juniper Flats Rd / Quail Canyon Rd

2022-10-30

Green

2022-10-27

Ramona Av / Nuevo Rd

2022-10-24

Valley

2022-09-11

Delta Dr Juni

2022-09-09

Nuevo Rd Nuev

2022-09-08

Lakeview Av Juni

2022-08-18

Gibson

2022-07-31

Holmes Av Nuev

2022-07-26

Polley

2022-07-20

9th

2022-07-11

Sanjacinto

2022-07-10

Menifee Rd / San Jacinto Av

2022-07-01

Nuevo Rd / Lakeview Av

2022-06-11

Nuevo Rd / Menifee Rd

2022-06-09

Pico Av / San Jacinto Av

2022-06-05

Pico Av Nuev

2022-05-23

Reservoir Av Nuev

2022-05-14

Buck

2022-04-22

Polley

2022-04-05

Marcuchio Rd Juni

2022-03-25

Hansen Av / Lakeview Av E

2022-03-17

Ramona Av Nuev

2022-03-16

Princess

2022-02-27

Merrell Av Nuev

2022-02-02

Nuevo Rd / Pico Av

2022-01-27

11th St Juni

2022-01-19

Cottonwood St / Juniper Flats Rd

2021-12-09

Juniper Flats Rd / Quail Canyon Rd

2021-11-27

Contour Av / Valley Rd

2021-11-11

Stagecoach Rd / Juniper Flats Rd

2021-11-11

Menifee Rd / Central Av

2021-11-06

Menifee Rd / San Jacinto Av

2021-11-05

Ramona Expressway / Davis Rd

2021-09-28

Rhonda Ln / Reservoir Av

2021-09-28

Valley

2021-09-25

Juniper

2021-09-21

Valley View Elementary Sch Juni

2021-09-12

Horseshoe

2021-08-31

Central Av / Menifee Rd

2021-08-20

Olivas Av / Cobblestone St

2021-08-16

Rosa

2021-08-03

Wybenga Ln Nuev

2021-07-20

Hansen

2021-07-05

Electric

2021-05-20

Hansen

2021-05-07

Juniper Flats Rd / Stagec

2020-11-28

Pico

2020-07-14

Menifee

2020-07-07

Meadow

2020-06-13

Robin Rd / Double Dibble

2020-05-25

Sugar

2020-01-01

Juniper Flats Rd Nuev

2019-11-29

Maurice

2019-11-17

Central Av / Rosary Av

2019-10-17

Davis Rd / Ramona Express

2019-09-30

Horseshoe

2019-09-15

Sugar

2019-07-20

Expressway

2018-09-27

Ramona

2018-08-09

Nuevo

2017-08-13

Hansen

2017-06-15

Hailstorm

2014-08-20

Reservoir

2014-07-13

Contour

2014-06-07

Contour

2014-06-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-12-19

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-02-03