Red Bluff, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Red Bluff is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Tehama County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, wildfire, and landslide.
Storm events near Red Bluff
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Red Bluff's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Red Bluff 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 Tehama County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Red Bluff along with the rest of the county, not a Red Bluff-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 98.5 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 90 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 94.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 57.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 12.9 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 28.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 9.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 39.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 4 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 92.5 | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | 2.3 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tehama County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Red Bluff, CA at risk of?
Red Bluff is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Tehama County, where Red Bluff is located, are drought, wildfire, and landslide.
What is Red Bluff's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Tehama County, where Red Bluff is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Red Bluff a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Red Bluff carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Tehama County.
Has Red Bluff had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 12 hail, 60 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Red Bluff since 2016.