Natural Disaster Risk in Long Beach
California
7.6out of 10
Risk Summary for Long Beach
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Earthquake Wildfire Avalanche
All 18 Hazard Scores
Wildfire 10.0
Earthquake 10.0
Extreme Heat 9.9
Landslide 9.9
Tsunami 9.9
Avalanche 9.9
Coastal Flooding 9.9
Tornado 9.8
Lightning 9.7
Hail 9.4
Strong Wind 7.8
Winter Weather 7.8
Drought 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Hurricane 2.4
Cold Wave 1.8
Ice Storm 1.3
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Long Beach 7.6
California avg. 5.9
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
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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.