Yolo County, California, faces a relatively high natural disaster risk, with a risk score of 97.36 and a risk rating of "Relatively High". Specific hazards include drought events occurring at a frequency of 61.73%, which can impact the agricultural sector in the region. Additionally, lightning events have a very high risk rating, with a risk score of 64.70, posing a threat to the local population and infrastructure.

The county's proximity to fault lines, such as the San Andreas Fault, increases the risk of earthquakes, with a risk score of 99.97 for earthquake events. Yolo County also faces a moderate risk of flooding, with a risk score of 81.59 for landslide events occurring at a frequency of 0.41%. These geological features, combined with the county's population density and building value, contribute to the overall hazard risk in the area.

The county's climate factors, including its location near the Sacramento ... Read More