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

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

1

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Nevada County in California faces a relatively moderate risk of natural disasters, with a risk score of 84.09. Specific hazards include lightning events, with an average frequency of 2.90%, and wildfires, with an average frequency of 13.51%. These events have led to historical losses, with lightning accounting for a risk value of $309,270 and wildfires contributing to a risk value of $13,124,007. The county is also susceptible to flooding, with an average frequency of 0.87%, resulting in a risk value of $1,364,163.

Geologically, Nevada County is characterized by fault lines and mountain peaks that can exacerbate natural disaster risks. The area is part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, which is prone to wildfires due to dry conditions and high winds. The county is also intersected by the San Andreas Fault line, increasing the risk of earthquakes. Additionally, the presence of water bodies like the Yuba River and Bear ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
8 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
681 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
63% Moderate

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Yuba

2022-09-08

Willow

2022-07-18

Ville

2022-05-23

Truckee

2022-05-02

Sierra

2022-02-16

Willow

2021-09-10

Meadow

2021-08-06

Webber

2021-06-25

Canyon

2021-04-28

Webber

2020-09-27

Haypress

2020-08-28

Haypress

2020-08-09

Jackson

2020-07-24

Willow

2020-03-13

Svrd Piles - Lira

2020-02-03

Willow

2018-10-16

Deerwater

2018-09-08

Milton

2018-08-05

Campbell

2018-07-06

Jones

2017-09-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-02-16

Coppins

2016-08-19

Jackson

2016-08-15

West

2016-07-04

Haypress

2015-09-13

Milton

2015-08-10

Bear

2015-07-31

Pass

2015-07-20

Hailstorm

2015-07-08

Jackson

2015-07-07

Aspen

2015-07-05

Ridge

2015-07-03

Scout

2015-07-03

Deer

2015-07-03

Amodei

2014-11-28

Windemere

2014-09-08

Saddle

2014-08-15

Sheep

2014-08-12

Bonta

2014-08-02

Canyon

2014-06-19

Treasure

2014-06-11

Hailstorm

2013-07-03

Hailstorm

2009-05-28

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