San Leandro, CA

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 86,571 · Part of Alameda County

San Leandro 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 Alameda County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, landslide, and inland flooding.

Storm events near San Leandro

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

Tornado 0 events
Hail 57 events
Inland Flooding 358 events

County-wide hazard risk

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

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 97.7 Relatively High
Inland Flooding 99.7 Very High
Coastal Flooding 86 Relatively High
Earthquake 100 Very High
Heat Wave 97.6 Relatively High
Tornado 65.8 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche 6.6 Very Low
Cold Wave 0 No Rating
Drought 85.9 Relatively Moderate
Hail 35.8 Relatively Low
Hurricane Not Applicable
Ice Storm Not Applicable
Landslide 99.8 Relatively High
Lightning 47.5 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 11.3 Very Low
Tsunami 60 Relatively Low
Volcanic Activity 78.8 Very Low
Winter Weather 4.3 Very Low

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

San Leandro 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 Alameda County, where San Leandro is located, are earthquake, landslide, and inland flooding.

What is San Leandro's biggest natural hazard risk?

Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Alameda County, where San Leandro is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

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

Yes — San Leandro 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 Alameda County.

Has San Leandro had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 57 hail, 358 inland flooding events within 25 miles of San Leandro since 2016.