Yuba City California sits in the Sacramento Valley on the Feather River and is one of the most flood-vulnerable cities in California — the 1955 Yuba City flood killed 38 people and was one of the worst California flood disasters of the 20th century. Sutter County sits downstream from Oroville Dam — the tallest dam in the US whose spillway failure in 2017 forced the evacuation of 188,000 residents. Beale Air Force Base — home of U-2 reconnaissance aircraft and the Global Hawk UAV program — sits just east of Yuba City, making the region home to critical intelligence collection assets.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Flooding / Military / Agricultural |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2023 Atmospheric River Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 530-822-4600 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 60 ft above sea level |