Shasta County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 181,918
Overall Risk Rating
Population
181,918
Building Value
$41.9B
Annual Hazard Loss
$135.5M
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Wildfire
Earthquake
Riverine Flooding
Volcanic Activity
Landslide
Heat Wave
Drought
Winter Weather
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Lightning
Avalanche
Hail
Tornado
Strong Wind
Cold Wave
Shasta 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
41.1
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
47.7
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Shasta 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.