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

9

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

11

Hazard Shelters

4

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

1

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
16 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
1511 mm Very High
Average Humidity
63% Moderate
Plant Hardiness
9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Buschmann

2023-07-17

Tranquil

2023-07-11

Skyway

2023-06-27

College

2023-06-23

Roe

2023-06-15

Erika

2023-06-04

Zephyr

2022-09-07

Yorkshire

2022-08-31

Elliot

2022-08-23

Stiras

2022-08-10

Bay

2022-07-24

Landfill

2022-07-23

Clark

2022-07-20

Pentz

2022-07-13

Skyway

2022-07-07

Drendel

2022-07-01

Thorn

2022-06-27

Pacheco

2022-06-25

Nunneley

2022-06-08

Wilson

2022-05-26

Shay

2022-04-23

Roe

2022-04-12

Tara

2022-03-11

Cal

2022-02-21

Kinsey

2021-10-05

Azalea Ln Pra

2021-08-30

Ponderosa

2021-08-09

Neal

2021-08-08

Pentz

2021-07-26

Neal

2021-07-22

Kibler

2021-07-16

Saw

2021-07-15

Neal

2021-07-09

Villa

2021-07-08

Foster

2021-07-04

Clark

2021-07-02

Clark

2021-06-09

Neal

2021-06-03

Estates

2021-05-24

Sierra

2021-05-14

Good

2020-12-18

Good View Dr Pdse

2020-12-18

Pentz

2020-10-15

Clark

2020-10-08

Scott

2020-07-11

Neal

2019-09-05

Skyway

2019-08-22

Neal

2019-08-20

Lime

2019-08-12

Tuscan

2019-07-29

Lime

2018-07-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-02-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-01-04

Saddle

2016-09-05

99

2016-08-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2016-03-05

Country

2015-08-17

Springs

2014-08-08

Tornado

2014-03-25

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

Tornado

1978-03-23
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