Lompoc, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lompoc is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Santa Barbara County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, drought, and earthquake.
Storm events near Lompoc
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lompoc's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lompoc 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 Santa Barbara County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lompoc along with the rest of the county, not a Lompoc-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.2 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 51.4 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 99.4 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 75.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 5.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 30.7 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 2.2 | Very Low |
| Drought | 99.8 | Very High |
| Hail | 22.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 100 | Very High |
| Lightning | 55.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 13 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 38.5 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 1.4 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Santa Barbara County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lompoc, CA at risk of?
Lompoc 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 Santa Barbara County, where Lompoc is located, are landslide, drought, and earthquake.
What is Lompoc's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Santa Barbara County, where Lompoc is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Lompoc a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Lompoc carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Santa Barbara County.
Has Lompoc had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lompoc since 2016.