Tulare County, California
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 472,585
Overall Risk Rating
Population
472,585
Building Value
$83.6B
Annual Hazard Loss
$214.1M
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Heat Wave
Riverine Flooding
Wildfire
Earthquake
Landslide
Lightning
Hail
Avalanche
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Drought
Volcanic Activity
Tornado
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Tulare 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
61.9
Relatively HighHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
8.0
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Tulare 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.