Auburn, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Auburn is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Placer County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, avalanche, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Auburn
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Auburn's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Auburn itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Placer County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Auburn along with the rest of the county, not a Auburn-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 95.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 68.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 23.3 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 97.8 | Very High |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 87.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 25.8 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 85.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 81.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 21.8 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 67.4 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 47.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Placer County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Auburn, CA at risk of?
Auburn is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Placer County, where Auburn is located, are wildfire, avalanche, and inland flooding.
What is Auburn's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Placer County, where Auburn is located, scoring 98.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Auburn a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Auburn carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Placer County.
Has Auburn had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 7 hail, 139 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Auburn since 2016.