Lake County has been burned by major wildfires in 2015 2016 and 2020 making it the most fire-impacted county per capita in California. The county sits near the Geysers geothermal field — the largest geothermal energy complex in the world — and near the Clear Lake volcanic field. Clear Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake in California. The combination of extreme wildfire frequency volcanic risk and geothermal activity makes Lake County uniquely hazardous.
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Volcanic |
| Secondary Hazard | Earthquake |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 9 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 LNU Lightning Complex |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (707) 263-2331 |
| Emergency Shelters | 4 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | CA-20 CA-29 CA-175 CA-53 |
// County Profile
| County | Lake County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 64 |
| Area | 1,256 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
// Other California Counties
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