Solano County hazard data

Vacaville, CA Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative drought risk for Solano County as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 57.093 per year for the area.

Tied #11 of 111 covered California cities for drought risk β†’FEMA relative score 99.7/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Vacaville's drought risk is very high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Solano County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 57.093 per year for drought. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is very 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

57.093 per year

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FEMA area population
452,833
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
99.7/100
FEMA source
v1.19.0

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FEMA NRI profile

Drought

Very High

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

Relative FEMA score

99.7/100

FEMA annualized frequency
57.093 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$43M
Recorded events
1358

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 Solano County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.

City risk summary

Drought risk in Vacaville

For Vacaville, FEMA rates drought risk for Solano County as very high, with a relative score of 99.7/100. The next highest relative scores are earthquake at 99.3/100 and heat wave at 96.3/100.

Using FEMA data for Solano County, Vacaville is tied #11 among 111 covered California entries for drought risk; 3 entries share that score. Fairfield is about 7.8 straight-line miles from the Vacaville map point and uses the same FEMA geography.

What to check for drought

  • βœ“Check current water restrictions and the property’s water source.
  • βœ“Estimate the water demand and cost of the existing landscaping.
  • βœ“Review local conservation rules before replacing plants or irrigation.

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 Vacaville. All FEMA figures on this page cover Solano County.

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City
Vacaville, CA
FEMA data area
Solano County
County FIPS
06095

Questions about disaster risk in Vacaville

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

How much drought risk does Vacaville, CA have?

FEMA rates relative drought risk for Solano County as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 57.093 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Vacaville rank for drought risk in California?

Among 111 California cities covered by this directory, Vacaville is Tied #11 for relative drought risk based on FEMA's score for Solano County. 3 covered cities share this rank because they use the same FEMA geography. Homes within Vacaville can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Vacaville?

In FEMA's data for Solano County, the highest relative ratings are Drought (Very High), Earthquake (Relatively High), and Heat Wave (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Vacaville or Solano County?

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

Is Vacaville safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Solano 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 Vacaville do first for drought 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.

CityDistanceDrought ratingRelative score
Fairfield, CA8 miVery High99.7
Vallejo, CA22 miVery High99.7
Concord, CA27 miRelatively High99.3
Antioch, CA28 miRelatively High99.3
Sacramento, CA31 miVery High99.7

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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.