Woodland, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Woodland 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 Yolo County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, earthquake, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Woodland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Woodland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Woodland 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 Yolo County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Woodland along with the rest of the county, not a Woodland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 87 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 78.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 22.4 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 7.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 99.6 | Very High |
| Hail | 11.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 86.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 44.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 8.6 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 62.2 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 1.8 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Yolo County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Woodland, CA at risk of?
Woodland 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 Yolo County, where Woodland is located, are drought, earthquake, and inland flooding.
What is Woodland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Yolo County, where Woodland is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Woodland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Woodland 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 Yolo County.
Has Woodland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 4 hail, 152 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Woodland since 2016.