Moraga, CA

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 16,698 · Part of Contra Costa County

Moraga 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 Contra Costa County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, inland flooding, and landslide.

Storm events near Moraga

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Moraga's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Moraga itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 0 events
Hail 54 events
Inland Flooding 343 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Contra Costa County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Moraga along with the rest of the county, not a Moraga-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 97.6 Relatively Moderate
Inland Flooding 99.5 Very High
Coastal Flooding 66 Relatively Moderate
Earthquake 99.7 Relatively High
Heat Wave 98.3 Relatively High
Tornado 49.9 Relatively Low
Avalanche 5.3 Very Low
Cold Wave 0 No Rating
Drought 94.6 Relatively High
Hail 33 Very Low
Hurricane Not Applicable
Ice Storm Not Applicable
Landslide 99.3 Relatively High
Lightning 90.8 Relatively High
Strong Wind 34.4 Relatively Low
Tsunami 47.7 Relatively Low
Volcanic Activity 77.9 Very Low
Winter Weather 9.2 Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Contra Costa County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Moraga, CA at risk of?

Moraga 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 Contra Costa County, where Moraga is located, are earthquake, inland flooding, and landslide.

What is Moraga's biggest natural hazard risk?

Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Contra Costa County, where Moraga is located, scoring 99.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Moraga a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Yes — Moraga 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 Contra Costa County.

Has Moraga had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 54 hail, 343 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Moraga since 2016.