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

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

2

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
11 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1102 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
63% Moderate

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Lane

2022-10-29

Bucks

2022-06-04

Hartman

2021-06-29

Meadow

2021-04-09

Schneider

2020-09-18

Bear

2020-08-18

Bucks Lake Pile Burn

2020-03-03

Mh Bucks 112 112a 112b 112d

2020-03-02

Bucks Unit 737 112

2020-02-26

Bucks Unit 4 73 116 20 737

2020-02-25

Bucks Unit 73 736 737 738

2020-02-24

Uc Forestry Prescribed Fire

2019-10-18

Roughton

2019-10-15

Mh Bucks Rx

2019-10-11

Mh Bucks Rx

2019-10-10

Mh Bucks Rx

2019-10-09

Mh Bucks Rx

2019-10-08

Mh Bucks Rx

2019-10-07

Mh Bucks Rx

2019-10-05

Mh Bucks Rx

2019-10-03

Mh Bucks Rx

2019-10-02

Mh Storrie Pac Unit 7

2019-08-24

Mh Storrie Pac Rx Unit 7

2019-08-06

Mh Storrie Pac Rx Unit 7

2019-08-02

Mh Storrie Pac Rx Unit 7

2019-07-21

Mh Storrie Pac Rx Unit 7

2019-07-20

Mh Storrie Pac Rx Unit 7

2019-07-15

Mh Storrie Pac Rx Unit 7

2019-07-14

Mh Storrie Pac Unit 7 Rx

2019-07-03

Mh Storrie Pac Unit 7 Rx

2019-07-02

Mh Storrie Pac Unit 7 Rx

2019-07-01

Mh Storrie Pac Unit 7 Rx

2019-06-28

Mh Storrie Pac Unit 7 Rx

2019-06-27

Mh Storrie Pac Unit 7 Rx

2019-06-26

Mh Storrie Pac Unit 7 Rx

2019-06-25

Mh Storrie Pac Unit 7 Rx

2019-06-24

Old School Meadow Valley

2019-06-22

Mh Storrie Pac 7

2019-05-17

Mh Storrie Pac 7

2019-05-15

Mile

2018-11-16

Silver

2018-10-27

Mh Bucks Lake 112 112d

2018-01-09

White

2017-11-07

Burton

2017-09-21

Gulch

2017-07-30

Bean

2017-07-29

Eagle

2017-07-12

Ophir

2017-06-24

King

2017-06-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-02-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-01-04

Ophir

2016-10-10

Haskins

2016-09-17

Bucks

2015-08-05

Deannes

2015-07-22

Deer

2015-06-09

Quartz

2015-06-06

Hailstorm

2013-05-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-12-19

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