Natural Disaster Risk in Butte City
California
Risk Summary for Butte City
Butte City scores 5.2/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Drought.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Butte City, California
Located in the western mountain region near the Pacific Coast in Glenn County, Butte City is a small unincorporated community. The Mediterranean climate that characterizes this part of California — marked by dry summers and mild, wet winters with pronounced drought cycles — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Butte City a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Butte City's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.2/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Prolonged drought is the primary hazard risk, shaped by low annual rainfall, high evaporation rates, and increasing temperature trends that deepen and lengthen dry periods. Secondary hazards include volcano and earthquake.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Butte City's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.9/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by drought and volcano, as measured by FEMA across Glenn County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, Butte City residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for drought is recommended.
What this means for Butte City: Drought preparedness
- Be aware that prolonged drought raises secondary risks including wildfire and foundation soil movement.
- Follow local water-use restrictions, which may be enacted during severe drought conditions.
- Adopt water-efficient landscaping and fixtures to reduce strain during extended dry periods.
Local Factors for Butte City
These city-level factors differentiate Butte City from other communities in Glenn County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
278
RuralGeographic Zone
Pacific Coast
Tsunami, coastal flood & wildfire risk
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 39.5°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
High — long dry fire season
Fire score: 9.3/10
Coordinates
39.4607° N, 121.9370° W
Glenn County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.