Redding, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Redding 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 Shasta County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Redding
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Redding's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Redding 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 Shasta County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Redding along with the rest of the county, not a Redding-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.5 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 85.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 15.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 40.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 2.7 | Very Low |
| Drought | 76.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 17 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 92.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 66.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 8 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 94.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | 70.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Shasta County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Redding, CA at risk of?
Redding 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 Shasta County, where Redding is located, are wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding.
What is Redding's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Shasta County, where Redding is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Redding a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Redding 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 Shasta County.
Has Redding had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 7 hail, 67 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Redding since 2016.