San Anselmo, CA

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 12,645 · Part of Marin County

San Anselmo is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Marin County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, earthquake, and coastal flooding.

Storm events near San Anselmo

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

Tornado 0 events
Hail 44 events
Inland Flooding 331 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 94.6 Relatively Moderate
Inland Flooding 96.5 Relatively High
Coastal Flooding 97.2 Very High
Earthquake 98.7 Relatively High
Heat Wave 74.6 Relatively Low
Tornado 18.6 Very Low
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 0 No Rating
Drought 51.6 Relatively Low
Hail 3.7 Very Low
Hurricane Not Applicable
Ice Storm Not Applicable
Landslide 99.2 Relatively High
Lightning 34.1 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 11.2 Very Low
Tsunami 69.2 Relatively Moderate
Volcanic Activity 63.5 Very Low
Winter Weather 4 Very Low

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is San Anselmo, CA at risk of?

San Anselmo is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Marin County, where San Anselmo is located, are landslide, earthquake, and coastal flooding.

What is San Anselmo's biggest natural hazard risk?

Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Marin County, where San Anselmo is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is San Anselmo a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Yes — San Anselmo carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Marin County.

Has San Anselmo had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 44 hail, 331 inland flooding events within 25 miles of San Anselmo since 2016.