Wildfire Risk: Moderate


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

8

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

2

Hazard Shelters

0

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Tulare, California faces a relatively high risk of natural disasters, with a risk score of 95.77 and a risk rating of "Relatively High." Specific hazards include hailstorms, high winds, thunderstorms, and wildfires. The area experiences frequent lightning strikes and flash flooding events, further contributing to the overall risk profile. Historical data shows that Tulare County has been impacted by multiple disasters, including severe wildfires and flooding events in recent years.

The region's proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the San Joaquin Valley increases the likelihood of natural disasters such as landslides and earthquakes. Tulare County's agricultural economy is at risk due to droughts, heatwaves, and fluctuations in precipitation patterns. The area's reliance on farming and ranching makes it particularly vulnerable to climate variability and extreme weather events. Additionally, the county's extensive network of water bodies, including the Kings River and the Tulare Lake bed, poses a risk of ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
18 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
376 mm Moderately Low
Average Humidity
73% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Drum

2023-06-15

Johnson

2023-05-24

Drum 2

2023-05-24

Curtis

2023-05-18

Story

2022-07-05

Drum

2022-06-25

Orosi

2022-05-23

Boyd

2021-03-28

Johnson

2021-03-07

Spur

2020-09-28

Stokes

2020-09-01

Orosi

2020-08-28

John

2020-08-12

Hill 3

2020-08-10

Quarry

2020-07-19

Valley 2

2020-07-19

Moon

2020-07-09

Johnson 2

2020-07-07

Boyds

2020-06-22

Grade

2020-06-22

Johnson

2020-06-03

Johnson

2019-08-10

Creek 3

2019-08-10

Millwood 2

2019-07-29

Ranch 3

2019-07-26

Millwood

2018-09-24

Drum 3

2017-07-21

Millwood

2017-06-19

Johnson

2016-06-17

Stillwell

2015-05-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2014-12-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-12-19

Hailstorm

2009-05-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-04-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-12-26

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1995-03-08

Tornado

1988-03-01
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