Clearlake, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Clearlake 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 Lake County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, landslide, and earthquake.
Storm events near Clearlake
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Clearlake's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Clearlake 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 Lake County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Clearlake along with the rest of the county, not a Clearlake-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 52.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 10.9 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 89.3 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 95.9 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 3.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 22.1 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 1.8 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 96.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | 26.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lake County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Clearlake, CA at risk of?
Clearlake 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 Lake County, where Clearlake is located, are wildfire, landslide, and earthquake.
What is Clearlake's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Lake County, where Clearlake is located, scoring 99.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Clearlake a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Clearlake 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 Lake County.
Has Clearlake had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 hail, 42 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Clearlake since 2016.