Moderate Risk California  ·  Earthquake / Tsunami

Del Norte County CA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

7/ 10
Threat Score
Population
27
Area
1,008
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Tsunami
FEMA Disasters
8
federally declared

Del Norte County CA in California faces earthquake / tsunami risk across its 1,008 square mile area. Crescent City faces the highest tsunami risk of any California city after 1964 tsunami killed 11. Del Norte serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 7 / 10    Moderate Risk
Primary Hazard Earthquake / Tsunami
Secondary Hazard Wildfire
FEMA Flood Zone Moderate
Federally Declared Disasters 8
Last Major Event 2021 Wildfire
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (707) 464-7214
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Del Norte County CA
State California (CA)
Population 27
Area 1,008 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

// Major Cities

Crescent City CA

// Cities in This County

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