Nevada County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 102,095
Overall Risk Rating
Population
102,095
Building Value
$27.0B
Annual Hazard Loss
$80.6M
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Wildfire
Landslide
Earthquake
Riverine Flooding
Avalanche
Lightning
Winter Weather
Volcanic Activity
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Heat Wave
Hail
Tornado
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Drought
Nevada 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
43.5
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
65.3
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Nevada 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.