Sonoma County suffered catastrophic losses in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, which destroyed 5,600 structures and killed 22 people in one of the deadliest fires in California history. The county also sits near the Rodgers Creek Fault. Combined with flooding risk along the Russian River, Sonoma County faces a complex multi-hazard environment.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 8 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Earthquake |
| Secondary Hazard | Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 48 |
| Last Major Event | Tubbs Fire (2017) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–4 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (707) 565-3856 |
| Emergency Shelters | 26 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-101 North, SR-116 West, SR-12 East |
// County Profile
| County | Sonoma County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 494,336 |
| Area | 1576 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone X (Seismic High Risk) |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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Los Angeles County CA
Earthquake / Wildfire
9/10
Critical
Butte County CA
Wildfire / Flooding
9/10
Critical
San Francisco County CA
Earthquake / Tsunami
8/10
High
San Diego County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
Ventura County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
San Bernardino County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High