Lake County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 68,074
Overall Risk Rating
Population
68,074
Building Value
$16.0B
Annual Hazard Loss
$101.0M
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Wildfire
Landslide
Earthquake
Volcanic Activity
Drought
Riverine Flooding
Avalanche
Heat Wave
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Winter Weather
Lightning
Tornado
Hail
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Lake 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
70.6
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
24.5
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Lake 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.