Hazard Score
34 Catastrophes Recorded
Wildfire Risk: Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Moderate
Earthquake Risk: Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
0
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
5
Water Bodies
3
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
2
Hazard Shelters
1
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Santa Cruz, California faces relatively high risk ratings for various natural disasters, including earthquakes, floods, and wildfires. The area is prone to earthquakes with a relatively high risk rating, as indicated by the earthquake hazard index. Additionally, the region experiences frequent flood events with a relatively moderate risk rating. Wildfires also pose a significant risk, with a relatively high risk rating and a high expected annual loss.
The specific climate factors in Santa Cruz, including its proximity to fault lines, mountain peaks, and water bodies, contribute to the high hazard risk in the area. The region's location along the coast increases the vulnerability to tsunami events, as evidenced by historical events and the relatively moderate risk rating for tsunamis. The presence of mountain peaks and dense vegetation increases the risk of wildfires, supported by the high wildfire hazard risk index.
Overall, Santa Cruz's natural disaster and climate risk ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Cabrillo Hwy Pescadero
2023-07-03
Tomkat Ranch
2022-10-05
Pigeon
2022-09-26
Gazos 2
2022-06-11
Gazos
2022-06-10
Pomponio Vmp
2022-05-14
Pomponio Vmp Burn 2
2022-04-29
Cabrillo Hwy Ano_Nuevo
2022-04-10
Tomkat Vmp
2022-02-02
Tomkat Vmp
2021-09-28
Sandy
2021-06-07
Pomponio Creek Rd San_Gr
2021-05-11
Butano
2021-04-02
Hwy 1 / Pigeon Point Rd
2021-02-20
Bean Hollow Rd Pescadero
2021-01-22
Hwy 1 / Gazos Creek Rd
2021-01-19
Butano
2021-01-19
Kat Vmp
2021-01-16
5-19
2020-08-16
5-14
2020-08-16
5-15
2020-08-16
5-18
2020-08-16
5-16
2020-08-16
Clover
2020-07-28
Gazos
2020-05-28
Cabrillo
2019-10-25
Park
2019-10-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-02-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-04Flooding
Heavy Rain
2016-03-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-12-26Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1995-03-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-01-03