Monterey County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 438,599
Overall Risk Rating
Population
438,599
Building Value
$85.8B
Annual Hazard Loss
$402.4M
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Drought
Landslide
Earthquake
Wildfire
Riverine Flooding
Heat Wave
Lightning
Coastal Flooding
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Tsunami
Hail
Avalanche
Tornado
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Monterey 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
54.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
24.7
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Monterey 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.