Natural Disasters in Tracy, CA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
98.6
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
39.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
47.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 99.9 |
| Earthquake | 99.3 |
| Heat Wave | 97.4 |
| Lightning | 93.4 |
| Wildfire | 92.0 |
| Volcanic Activity | 79.8 |
| Landslide | 62.0 |
| Hail | 54.7 |
| Tornado | 49.0 |
| Winter Weather | 42.4 |
| Strong Wind | 38.0 |
| Avalanche | 2.2 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
25
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Apr 2023
Most Common Type
Flood
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 10, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 14, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Mar 22, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Apr 1, 2017 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Jun 5, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES |
| Feb 3, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUDSLIDES, AND LANDSLIDES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Dam/Levee Break | FLOODING AS A RESULT OF A LEVEE BREAK |
| Feb 9, 1998 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jan 4, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, MUD AND LANDSLIDES |
| Mar 12, 1995 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING LANDSLIDES, MUD FLOW |
| Feb 11, 1991 | Freezing | SEVERE FREEZE |
| Oct 18, 1989 | Earthquake | LOMA PRIETA EARTHQUAKE |
| Feb 21, 1986 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 9, 1983 | Coastal Storm | COASTAL STORMS, FLOODS, SLIDES & TORNADOES |
| Sep 24, 1982 | Flood | LEVEE BREAK |
| Jan 7, 1982 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, FLOOD, MUDSLIDES & HIGH TIDE |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
275
Total IA Distributed
$665,356
Repair/Replace
$142,405
Rental Assistance
$51,022
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4569 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4610 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4558 | 2 | N/A | — |
| DR-4407 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4482 | 80 | $461,242 | — |
| DR-4683 | 190 | $204,114 | $1,952 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
420
Total Claims Paid
$8,155,332
Avg Claim Payout
$19,417
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$82,855,961
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
394
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4482 | Biological | 65 | $61,849,724 |
| DR-4683 | Severe Storm(s) | 145 | $10,552,230 |
| DR-1529 | Dam/Levee Break | 46 | $4,366,479 |
| DR-4308 | Flood | 69 | $4,010,801 |
| DR-4699 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $1,019,399 |
| DR-1646 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $671,509 |
| DR-1628 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $160,583 |
| DR-4301 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $137,354 |
| DR-3248 | Hurricane | 1 | $87,882 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$4,494,309
Properties Protected
16
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.66
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $1,154,961 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 1 | $380,857 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures; 601.2: Generators - Regular | 1 | $1,344,343 |
| 300.6: Vegetation Management - Erosion | 1 | $809,626 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies | 1 | $654,440 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Tracy has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, earthquake, heat wave. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (10 declarations). 420 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $82,855,961 in public assistance recovery funding. $665,356 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.