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

2

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Placer County, California faces a relatively moderate overall risk score of 89.34, with specific hazards such as droughts, wildfires, flooding, and lightning contributing to varying levels of risk. The county's population of 404,590 and significant building and agricultural values make it vulnerable to these natural disasters. The area experiences an average of 10 events per year, with an expected annual loss of $45,477,769.64 due to various climate-related events.

Geological features such as the Sierra Nevada mountain range and nearby water bodies like Lake Tahoe and the American River create additional risks for the region. The county's exposure to earthquakes, hail, and wind events is notable, with historical events and data supporting the relatively high risk ratings assigned to these hazards. Additionally, the presence of fault lines and the county's proximity to the coast further heighten the potential for natural disasters such as tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.

With a ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
16 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
710 mm Moderately Low
Average Humidity
78% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Rock Springs Rd / Brennans Rd

2023-06-22

Butler

2023-05-20

Rock

2022-08-18

Sierra

2022-07-28

English

2022-07-13

English Colony Wy / Mariah Pl

2022-07-13

Delmar

2022-05-28

Prairie Ct Penryn_Fd

2022-05-15

English

2022-04-17

Del Mar

2022-04-15

Sierra College Bl / Delmar Av

2022-02-27

English

2022-02-26

Colwell

2021-07-12

Taylor

2021-07-11

Sisley

2021-06-23

Logan Ln Penryn_Fd

2021-06-23

Delmar

2021-06-22

Rippey

2021-06-11

Penryn

2021-06-07

Penryn

2021-06-02

Butler Rd Penryn_Fd

2021-04-11

Swetzer

2020-06-15

Boulder

2020-05-09

Callison

2020-02-22

Palmcrest

2020-02-13

Penryn

2019-10-13

Delmar

2019-08-28

Penryn

2019-08-04

Ridge

2018-06-30

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-02-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-01-04

Delmar

2014-08-30

Clark

2014-06-21

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

1990-04-23
  • Dashboard