Los Gatos, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Los Gatos 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 Santa Clara County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, inland flooding, and landslide.
Storm events near Los Gatos
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Los Gatos's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Los Gatos 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 Clara County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Los Gatos along with the rest of the county, not a Los Gatos-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 99.8 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | 88.8 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 99.9 | Very High |
| Heat Wave | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 55.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 13 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 99.2 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 37.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 99.7 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 9.4 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 18.5 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 15 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 3.1 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Santa Clara County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Los Gatos, CA at risk of?
Los Gatos 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 Santa Clara County, where Los Gatos is located, are earthquake, inland flooding, and landslide.
What is Los Gatos's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Santa Clara County, where Los Gatos is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Los Gatos a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Los Gatos 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 Santa Clara County.
Has Los Gatos had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 44 hail, 181 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Los Gatos since 2016.