Coalinga, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Coalinga is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Fresno County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, earthquake, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Coalinga
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Coalinga's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Coalinga 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 Fresno County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Coalinga along with the rest of the county, not a Coalinga-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.4 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 99.2 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 57.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 54.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 100 | Very High |
| Hail | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 98.1 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 84.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 15.6 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 54.1 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 17.7 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fresno County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Coalinga, CA at risk of?
Coalinga 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 Fresno County, where Coalinga is located, are drought, earthquake, and inland flooding.
What is Coalinga's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Fresno County, where Coalinga is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Coalinga a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Coalinga carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Fresno County.
Has Coalinga had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 1 hail, 39 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Coalinga since 2016.