Benicia, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Benicia is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Solano County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, earthquake, and landslide.
Storm events near Benicia
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Benicia's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Benicia 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 Solano County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Benicia along with the rest of the county, not a Benicia-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 82.8 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 99 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 77 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 34.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 1.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 99.3 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 18.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 60.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 17.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | 15.4 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 70 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 4.3 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Solano County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Benicia, CA at risk of?
Benicia is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Solano County, where Benicia is located, are drought, earthquake, and landslide.
What is Benicia's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Solano County, where Benicia is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Benicia a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Benicia carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Solano County.
Has Benicia had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 35 hail, 275 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Benicia since 2016.