Fresno County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 1,007,944
Overall Risk Rating
Population
1,007,944
Building Value
$180.0B
Annual Hazard Loss
$557.3M
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Drought
Earthquake
Riverine Flooding
Wildfire
Landslide
Heat Wave
Hail
Lightning
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Tornado
Avalanche
Volcanic Activity
Winter Weather
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Fresno 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
60.3
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
16.6
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Fresno 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.