Hazard Score
68 Catastrophes Recorded
San Francisco County, California
1 Cities with a Population of 881,791, and 345,811 Households
San Francisco, California faces a relatively high natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 98.92 and a risk rating of "Relatively High." The area is susceptible to events such as flooding, landslides, lightning strikes, and wildfires, with specific risks associated with each hazard. The region experiences a moderate level of social vulnerability, emphasizing the need for proactive disaster preparedness and response strategies.
Climate factors in the area include its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, which can lead to heavy rainfall, coastal erosion, and storm surges. San Francisco also sits near several fault lines, including the infamous San Andreas Fault, increasing the risk of earthquakes. With mountain peaks like Mount Davidson and Twin Peaks nearby, there is also a risk of landslides and rockfalls. The city's location on the bay presents additional challenges with potential tsunamis and storm surges.
Historical events such as the 1906 earthquake and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake have demonstrated the area's vulnerability to seismic activity. Additionally, the city's dense urban environment and high population density can amplify the impacts of natural disasters. It is crucial for local authorities and residents to prioritize disaster mitigation efforts and emergency preparedness plans to reduce the potential impacts of future hazards.
HAZARDS
24
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
7
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
102
Hazard Shelters
44
Fire Stations
26
Hospitals
17
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Mile Rock #1
2023-05-24
West Bluff
2022-08-17
Long
2022-08-17
Parapet
2022-05-25
Chester
2022-04-24
Baker
2022-04-07
Lions
2022-03-23
Lobos
2022-01-30
Chamberlain
2021-10-18
Black Point
2021-10-01
Godfrey
2021-09-30
Sutro
2021-09-18
Miley
2021-07-13
Memorial
2020-07-30
Sutro
2020-07-28
Meadow
2020-06-20
Marshall's
2020-06-17
Mcdowell
2020-06-08
Miley 2
2020-05-24
Chester
2020-04-15
Hailstorm
2020-01-16
Lincoln
2019-11-30
Hailstorm
2019-11-27
Mason
2019-11-01
Miley
2019-10-14
Log Cabin 2
2019-10-13
Eagle Fire
2019-09-28
Log Cabin Fire
2019-09-27
Meadow
2019-09-03
Lobos
2019-08-15
Sutro
2019-07-17
Coastal
2019-07-15
Hailstorm
2018-11-29
Marshall's
2018-09-20
Marathon
2018-07-29
Hailstorm
2018-02-26
Painted Rock
2017-10-25
Labyrinth
2017-09-16
Hailstorm
2017-09-11
Black Point
2017-06-28
Mason
2017-06-16
Hailstorm
2017-03-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-02-16Hailstorm
2017-01-23
Hailstorm
2017-01-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-01-04Lands End
2016-09-03
Baker Beach
2016-08-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2016-03-05Lands End 2
2015-05-18
Coastal
2015-05-11
Ft. Mason Pier
2015-03-12
Lands End
2015-02-12
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2014-12-11Lands End
2014-11-17
Funston
2014-07-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2010-12-19Flooding
Torrential Rain
2010-01-18Flooding
Tropical Cyclone
1998-02-03Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-01-01Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-12-26Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1995-03-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-01-03Earthquake
1869-02-13
Earthquake
1869-02-10
Earthquake
1855-10-22
Earthquake
1854-10-22
Earthquake
1851-05-15