Hazard Score
25 Catastrophes Recorded
HAZARDS
12
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
2
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
8
Hazard Shelters
2
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Sonoma, California faces a relatively high risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards, with a risk score of 99.17 and a risk rating of relatively high. The area is prone to wildfires, floods, and earthquakes, with significant potential economic losses. Climate factors such as drought, extreme heat, and lightning contribute to the heightened risk in the region. The coastal location of Sonoma County exposes it to potential tsunami threats, although historical events of this nature have been relatively low.
The region's geological features, including fault lines and mountain peaks, contribute to the high hazard risk in Sonoma. The presence of the San Andreas Fault system increases the likelihood of earthquakes, while the mountainous terrain can exacerbate the impact of wildfires and flash floods. Water bodies such as the Pacific Ocean and San Pablo Bay also pose risks of storm surges and flooding. The combination of these factors results in ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Piner Rd Santa_Rosa
2023-07-14
Selvage Rd Santa_Rosa
2023-06-18
Timber Hill Rd / Guerneville Rd
2022-11-17
Occidental Rd Santa_Rosa
2022-08-22
Irwin Ln Santa_Rosa
2022-08-08
Willowside Rd Santa_Rosa
2022-07-20
Olivet Rd Santa_Rosa
2022-06-30
Piner Rd / Judson Ln
2022-06-25
Frei Rd / Guerneville Rd
2021-10-11
Guerneville Rd Santa_Rosa
2021-10-01
Guerneville Rd Santa_Rosa
2021-09-29
Willowside Rd / Hall Rd
2021-09-18
West Division Mimp
2020-08-16
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-02-25Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-02-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-04Flooding
Heavy Rain
2016-03-05Flooding
Torrential Rain
2014-12-11Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Torrential Rain
2010-01-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-12-31Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-01-01Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-12-26Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1995-03-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-01-03