Hollister, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hollister 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 San Benito County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, earthquake, and drought.
Storm events near Hollister
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hollister's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hollister 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 San Benito County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hollister along with the rest of the county, not a Hollister-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 95.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 69.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 59.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 10.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 8.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 97 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 3.8 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 97.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 12.5 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 1.7 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 1.6 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full San Benito County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hollister, CA at risk of?
Hollister 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 San Benito County, where Hollister is located, are landslide, earthquake, and drought.
What is Hollister's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for San Benito County, where Hollister is located, scoring 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Hollister a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Hollister 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 San Benito County.
Has Hollister had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 13 hail, 123 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hollister since 2016.