Ukiah, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Ukiah is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Mendocino County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, earthquake, and wildfire.
Storm events near Ukiah
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Ukiah's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Ukiah 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 Mendocino County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Ukiah along with the rest of the county, not a Ukiah-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 97.8 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 95.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 54.4 | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | 98.3 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 52.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 10.5 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 31.7 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 97.4 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 8 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 99.6 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 29.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 1.1 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | 32.3 | Very Low |
| Volcanic Activity | 77.2 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 22.5 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Mendocino County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Ukiah, CA at risk of?
Ukiah 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 Mendocino County, where Ukiah is located, are landslide, earthquake, and wildfire.
What is Ukiah's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Mendocino County, where Ukiah is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Ukiah a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Ukiah carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Mendocino County.
Has Ukiah had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 56 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Ukiah since 2016.