Tehama County in California has a relatively moderate natural disaster risk score of 93.06, with specific hazards including wildfires, earthquakes, and hailstorms. The county has a significant risk value of $66,951,896.66, with a high likelihood of damaging events like droughts and extreme weather. While the county has a relatively low resilience score of 34.31, indicating potential challenges in managing and recovering from disasters, the area is also prone to flooding and landslides, with a risk value of $2,534,715.89.

Climate factors in Tehama County contribute to its hazard risk, with a high frequency of lightning events (1.61 per year) and wind-related disasters (5.89 per year). The county's proximity to the Pacific Ocean increases the risk of hurricanes and storm surges, while fault lines like the San Andreas Fault pose the threat of major earthquakes. The presence of mountain peaks and water bodies further exacerbates the risk of natural disasters in ... Read More