Butte County was the site of the deadliest wildfire in California history when the Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise on November 8, 2018, killing 85 people and destroying nearly 19,000 structures. The county also faces serious flooding risk from the Feather River and Oroville Dam spillway failures.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 9 / 10 Critical Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Earthquake |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 55 |
| Last Major Event | Camp Fire (2018) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 3–4 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (530) 538-7826 |
| Emergency Shelters | 18 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | SR-99 South, SR-32 West, SR-70 South, SR-149 |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Butte County CA's primary hazard profile (Wildfire / Flooding), the following gear is recommended for a Critical risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Butte County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 219186 |
| Area | 1636 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
// Other California Counties
Los Angeles County CA
Earthquake / Wildfire
9/10
Critical
Sonoma County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
Sacramento County CA
Flooding / Earthquake
7/10
High
Kern County CA
Earthquake / Wildfire
7/10
High
Napa County CA
Earthquake / Wildfire
7/10
High
Riverside County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
7/10
High