Orange County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 3,183,647
Overall Risk Rating
Population
3,183,647
Building Value
$606.4B
Annual Hazard Loss
$1.9B
Hazards Tracked
16
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Earthquake
Riverine Flooding
Wildfire
Landslide
Heat Wave
Coastal Flooding
Tornado
Hail
Show all 16 hazards
Lightning
Tsunami
Strong Wind
Drought
Avalanche
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Orange 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
24.9
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
16.3
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Orange 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.