Hanford, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hanford 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 Kings County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, heat wave, and earthquake.
Storm events near Hanford
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hanford's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hanford 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 Kings County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hanford along with the rest of the county, not a Hanford-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 77.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 97.9 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 16.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 0.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 99.7 | Very High |
| Hail | 66 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 57.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 48.2 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 11 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 2.7 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kings County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hanford, CA at risk of?
Hanford 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 Kings County, where Hanford is located, are drought, heat wave, and earthquake.
What is Hanford's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Kings County, where Hanford is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Hanford a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Hanford 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 Kings County.
Has Hanford had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 5 hail, 104 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hanford since 2016.