Sacramento County faces serious flood risk as the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers runs through its heart. The city sits below sea level in some areas, protected by levees that experts consider inadequate for a major flood event. The 1997 flood caused over $2 billion in damage across the Sacramento Valley.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Flooding / Earthquake |
| Secondary Hazard | Wildfire |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 52 |
| Last Major Event | Great Flood (1997) |
| Event Frequency | Major event every 4–5 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (916) 875-4911 |
| Emergency Shelters | 44 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-5 North, I-80 East, US-50 East, SR-99 North |
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Based on Sacramento County CA's primary hazard profile (Flooding / Earthquake), the following gear is recommended for a High risk area.
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// County Profile
| County | Sacramento County CA |
| State | California (CA) |
| Population | 1585055 |
| Area | 994 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Zone AE (High Risk) |
// Other California Counties
Sonoma County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
Marin County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
7/10
High
Ventura County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
8/10
High
San Francisco County CA
Earthquake / Tsunami
8/10
High
Riverside County CA
Wildfire / Earthquake
7/10
High
Los Angeles County CA
Earthquake / Wildfire
9/10
Critical