Ventura County hazard data

Oxnard, CA Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative wildfire risk for Ventura County as relatively high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.013 per year for the area.

Tied #48 of 111 covered California cities for wildfire risk β†’FEMA relative score 99.8/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Oxnard's wildfire risk is relatively high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Ventura County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 0.013 per year for wildfire. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is relatively high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.

Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.

FEMA annualized frequency

0.013 per year

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FEMA area population
843,136
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
99.8/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Wildfire

Relatively High

FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.

Relative FEMA score

99.8/100

FEMA annualized frequency
0.013 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$48M
Recorded events
Not used

How to read this

Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.

The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Ventura County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Wildfire risk in Oxnard

For Oxnard, FEMA rates wildfire risk for Ventura County as relatively high, with a relative score of 99.8/100. The next highest relative scores are earthquake at 99.7/100 and riverine flooding at 99.5/100.

Using FEMA data for Ventura County, Oxnard is tied #48 among 111 covered California entries for wildfire risk; 4 entries share that score. San Buenaventura is about 6.1 straight-line miles from the Oxnard map point and uses the same FEMA geography.

What to check for wildfire

  • βœ“Check the official fire-hazard zone and evacuation routes for the address.
  • βœ“Review roof, vent, siding, defensible-space, and road-access conditions.
  • βœ“Confirm insurance availability, limits, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage.

Household preparation

Official guidance β†—

For homeowners and movers

  • βœ“Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
  • βœ“Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
  • βœ“Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.

Preparedness actions

  • βœ“Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
  • βœ“Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
  • βœ“Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
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Where this profile applies

The map shows Oxnard. All FEMA figures on this page cover Ventura County.

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City
Oxnard, CA
FEMA data area
Ventura County
County FIPS
06111

Questions about disaster risk in Oxnard

The FEMA figures cover Ventura County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.

How much wildfire risk does Oxnard, CA have?

FEMA rates relative wildfire risk for Ventura County as relatively high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 0.013 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Oxnard rank for wildfire risk in California?

Among 111 California cities covered by this directory, Oxnard is Tied #48 for relative wildfire risk based on FEMA's score for Ventura County. 4 covered cities share this rank because they use the same FEMA geography. Homes within Oxnard can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Oxnard?

In FEMA's data for Ventura County, the highest relative ratings are Wildfire (Relatively High), Earthquake (Relatively High), and Riverine Flooding (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Oxnard or Ventura County?

The hazard numbers cover Ventura County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.

Is Oxnard safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Ventura County an overall relative risk rating of relatively high. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.

What should a household in Oxnard do first for wildfire preparedness?

Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.

Nearby city comparisons

Distances are measured between city coordinates.

CityDistanceWildfire ratingRelative score
San Buenaventura, CA6 miRelatively High99.8
Thousand Oaks, CA17 miRelatively High99.8
Simi Valley, CA25 miRelatively High99.8
Santa Barbara, CA35 miRelatively High99.5
Santa Monica, CA42 miVery High99.9

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Data sources

Hazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.