Elk Grove, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Elk Grove is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Sacramento County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, inland flooding, and earthquake.
Storm events near Elk Grove
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Elk Grove's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Elk Grove 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 Sacramento County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Elk Grove along with the rest of the county, not a Elk Grove-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 99 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 0 | No Rating |
| Earthquake | 98.9 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 96.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 65 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 99.4 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 53.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 79.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 63.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 7.6 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 79.2 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 6.6 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Sacramento County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Elk Grove, CA at risk of?
Elk Grove 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 Sacramento County, where Elk Grove is located, are drought, inland flooding, and earthquake.
What is Elk Grove's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Sacramento County, where Elk Grove is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Elk Grove a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Elk Grove carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Sacramento County.
Has Elk Grove had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 3 hail, 185 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Elk Grove since 2016.