Plumas County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 19,746
Overall Risk Rating
Population
19,746
Building Value
$9.4B
Annual Hazard Loss
$41.1M
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Wildfire
Earthquake
Landslide
Volcanic Activity
Riverine Flooding
Lightning
Winter Weather
Drought
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Avalanche
Heat Wave
Hail
Tornado
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Plumas 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
91.4
Very HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
69.7
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Plumas 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.