Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Los Angeles County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, earthquake, and wildfire.
Storm events near Rancho Palos Verdes
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Rancho Palos Verdes's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Los Angeles County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Rancho Palos Verdes along with the rest of the county, not a Rancho Palos Verdes-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.9 | Very High |
| Inland Flooding | 100 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | 90 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 100 | Very High |
| Heat Wave | 99.3 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | 92.4 | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | 5.8 | Very Low |
| Drought | 43.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 93 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 99.3 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 96.9 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 75.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | 64.6 | Relatively Low |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Los Angeles County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Rancho Palos Verdes, CA at risk of?
Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Los Angeles County, where Rancho Palos Verdes is located, are inland flooding, earthquake, and wildfire.
What is Rancho Palos Verdes's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Los Angeles County, where Rancho Palos Verdes is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Rancho Palos Verdes a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Rancho Palos Verdes 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 Los Angeles County.
Has Rancho Palos Verdes had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 1 hail, 36 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Rancho Palos Verdes since 2016.