HAZARDS

5

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

5

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

15

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

San Luis Obispo, California faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 93.32 out of 100. The area is susceptible to a variety of hazards, including floods, wildfires, and earthquakes, with specific risks varying in intensity. Historical events indicate that the region is prone to lightning strikes, with a risk rating of 98.33 out of 100, and landslides with a risk rating of 96.59 out of 100. The area also experiences occasional hailstorms, with a relatively low risk rating of 23.35 out of 100.

Specific climate factors in San Luis Obispo, California include its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, which can lead to coastal flooding risks. The region also features fault lines and mountain peaks, contributing to earthquake and landslide hazards. Additionally, water bodies in the area can increase the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events. The combination of these geological ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
15 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
417 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
75% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Saddle

2022-08-08

Blaze

2022-07-24

Thompson

2022-07-20

Woods

2022-06-20

Wineman

2022-06-19

Bull 2

2022-06-19

Ranch

2022-06-17

Canyon

2022-06-17

Bull

2022-05-24

Bull

2022-05-24

Suey

2022-05-22

Madre

2022-04-09

Old Sierra Madre Rd / Hwy 166

2022-04-09

Bison

2022-03-26

Bull

2022-03-18

Slrd District Pile Burn Plan 2022

2022-01-02

Creek

2021-11-22

Flores

2021-08-20

Gifford

2021-07-12

River

2021-06-23

Highway 2

2021-05-29

River

2021-05-21

Twitchell

2021-05-10

Bridge

2021-05-08

Santa

2020-12-25

Bull

2020-12-15

Garey

2020-11-28

Porter

2020-11-22

Sierra

2020-09-06

32

2020-09-06

Ca-Sbc-Rancho

2020-08-02

Ca-Sbc-Gato

2020-07-31

Twitchell

2020-07-26

Creek

2020-07-20

Tepusquet

2020-07-11

Gifford

2020-06-08

Twitchell

2020-06-07

Twitchell

2020-06-07

Foxen

2020-05-22

Huasna

2020-05-13

River

2019-11-26

Deer

2019-10-18

Tepusquet

2019-10-05

Rig

2019-09-15

Foxen

2019-07-04

Slrd District Pile Burn Plan

2019-01-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2018-12-05

Suey

2018-06-24

Creek

2018-06-22

South

2018-06-22

Clear

2017-12-24

Black

2017-11-25

Creek

2017-10-16

Mesa

2017-07-17

Alamo

2017-07-06

Maria

2017-06-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-01-20

Cat

2016-06-27

White

2015-08-01

Tepusquet

2015-07-29

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2014-12-11

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2014-12-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-12-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2010-01-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-12

Tornado

2001-11-29

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-02-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-12-26