Laguna Beach, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Laguna Beach is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk — among the most at-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Orange County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Laguna Beach
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Laguna Beach's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Laguna Beach 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 Orange County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Laguna Beach along with the rest of the county, not a Laguna Beach-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.8 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 99.8 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | 92 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 99.9 | Very High |
| Heat Wave | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | 13.7 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 32.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 79.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 99.7 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 66.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 52.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | 56.9 | Relatively Low |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 1.3 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Orange County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Laguna Beach, CA at risk of?
Laguna Beach is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the most at-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Orange County, where Laguna Beach is located, are earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding.
What is Laguna Beach's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Orange County, where Laguna Beach is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Laguna Beach a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Laguna Beach carries among the most at-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very High" for Orange County.
Has Laguna Beach had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 hail, 81 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Laguna Beach since 2016.