Fairfield, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fairfield 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 Fairfield
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fairfield's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fairfield 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 Fairfield along with the rest of the county, not a Fairfield-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 Fairfield, CA at risk of?
Fairfield 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 Fairfield is located, are drought, earthquake, and landslide.
What is Fairfield's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Solano County, where Fairfield is located, scoring 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Fairfield a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Fairfield 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 Fairfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 6 hail, 94 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fairfield since 2016.