What is the flood risk in 94301 Palo Alto?

The flood hazard score for 94301 is 2.8/10 (LOW). This score is derived from FEMA flood zones, elevation data, and NFIP claim density.

Is 94301 in a hurricane zone?

Palo Alto (94301) is not typically in a direct hurricane path, though tropical storm remnants can affect the area.

What natural disasters affect Palo Alto, California?

The primary natural hazards for Palo Alto (94301) are earthquake, wildfire, flood. CivilSense provides climate-adjusted hazard scores for each peril using data from USGS, NOAA, and FEMA.

Palo Alto, California 94301

Santa Clara County · California

37.4419° N, 122.1430° W

Climate-Adjusted Hazard Scores

⊕Earthquake

8.9/10EXTREME

Seismic source zone activity (Gutenberg-Richter)3.5 / 3.5

Proximity to mapped Quaternary faults2.5 / 3.0

Historical damage potential (Hazus W1 thresholds)2.9 / 3.5

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

△Wildfire

8.4/10HIGH

Climate-adjusted large fire frequency3.4 / 3.5

Wildland-Urban Interface exposure2.5 / 3.5

Regional vegetation/fuel load proxy2.5 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

≋Flood

2.8/10LOW

FEMA flood zone (estimated)1.0 / 4.0

Elevation above base flood level1.0 / 3.0

Regional NFIP historical loss density0.8 / 3.0

Model v1.0 · Hazard score

Natural Hazards in Palo Alto

Based on historical data and geographic analysis, the primary natural hazards affecting Palo Alto, California (94301) are earthquake, wildfire and flood. These scores are derived from federal and academic sources.

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