Yuba City, CA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Yuba City 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 Sutter County, CA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, earthquake, and heat wave.
Storm events near Yuba City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Yuba City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Yuba City 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 Sutter County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Yuba City along with the rest of the county, not a Yuba City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 77.1 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 71.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 94.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 80.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 14.9 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 99.6 | Very High |
| Hail | 9.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 47.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 49.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 6.6 | Very Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 59 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 5.6 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Sutter County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Yuba City, CA at risk of?
Yuba City 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 Sutter County, where Yuba City is located, are drought, earthquake, and heat wave.
What is Yuba City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Sutter County, where Yuba City is located, scoring 99.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Yuba City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Yuba City 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 Sutter County.
Has Yuba City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 5 hail, 52 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Yuba City since 2016.