Butte County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 211,490
Overall Risk Rating
Population
211,490
Building Value
$47.7B
Annual Hazard Loss
$127.2M
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Drought
Wildfire
Landslide
Earthquake
Riverine Flooding
Heat Wave
Volcanic Activity
Lightning
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Hail
Tornado
Avalanche
Winter Weather
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Butte County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
59.0
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
60.4
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Butte County has relatively high wildfire risk. Homeowners should verify adequate fire coverage with their insurance provider. Standard policies may not fully cover wildfire damage in high-risk areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.