Madera County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 156,146
Overall Risk Rating
Population
156,146
Building Value
$31.1B
Annual Hazard Loss
$161.6M
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Drought
Wildfire
Heat Wave
Landslide
Earthquake
Riverine Flooding
Hail
Lightning
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Winter Weather
Volcanic Activity
Avalanche
Strong Wind
Tornado
Cold Wave
Madera 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
78.7
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
7.7
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Madera 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.