Sutter County hazard data

Yuba City, CA Disaster Risk

FEMA rates relative drought risk for Sutter County as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 60.455 per year for the area.

#3 of 111 covered California cities for drought risk β†’FEMA relative score 99.9/100 Β· county scale

FEMA summary

Yuba City's drought risk is very high at county scale.

FEMA's profile for Sutter County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 60.455 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

60.455 per year

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FEMA area population
99,621
Data geography
County equivalent
FEMA relative score
99.9/100
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

99.9/100

FEMA annualized frequency
60.455 per year
FEMA area loss estimate
$73M
Recorded events
1330

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

City risk summary

Drought risk in Yuba City

For Yuba City, FEMA rates drought risk for Sutter County as very high, with a relative score of 99.9/100. The next highest relative scores are earthquake at 97.1/100 and heat wave at 92.2/100.

Using FEMA data for Sutter County, Yuba City is #3 among 111 covered California entries for drought risk. Roseville is about 31 straight-line miles from the Yuba City map point; its FEMA figures cover Placer County.

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 Yuba City. All FEMA figures on this page cover Sutter County.

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City
Yuba City, CA
FEMA data area
Sutter County
County FIPS
06101

Questions about disaster risk in Yuba City

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

How much drought risk does Yuba City, CA have?

FEMA rates relative drought risk for Sutter County as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 60.455 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.

Where does Yuba City rank for drought risk in California?

Among 111 California cities covered by this directory, Yuba City is #3 for relative drought risk based on FEMA's score for Sutter County. Homes within Yuba City can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.

Which natural hazards rank highest around Yuba City?

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

Are the disaster-risk numbers for Yuba City or Sutter County?

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

Is Yuba City safe from natural disasters?

FEMA gives Sutter 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 Yuba City 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
Roseville, CA31 miRelatively High98.5
Citrus Heights, CA36 miVery High99.7
Arden-Arcade, CA39 miVery High99.7
Sacramento, CA40 miVery High99.7
Folsom, CA42 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.