Natural Disaster Risk in Ventura County
California
6.5out of 10
Risk Summary for Ventura County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Earthquake Wildfire Tsunami
All 18 Hazard Scores
Wildfire 10.0
Earthquake 10.0
Tsunami 9.9
Landslide 9.8
Coastal Flooding 9.5
Extreme Heat 8.8
Avalanche 8.7
Drought 8.3
Lightning 7.4
Hail 5.8
Strong Wind 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Tornado 5.0
Hurricane 2.4
Cold Wave 2.0
Winter Weather 1.4
Ice Storm 1.3
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Ventura County 6.5
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.
Cities in Ventura County
Oxnard6.5/10Simi Valley6.5/10Ventura6.5/10Camarillo6.5/10Newbury Park6.5/10Thousand Oaks6.5/10Moorpark6.5/10Santa Paula6.5/10Port Hueneme6.5/10Ojai6.5/10Fillmore6.5/10Westlake Village6.5/10Oak Park6.5/10Oak View6.5/10Frazier Park6.5/10Somis6.5/10Piru6.5/10Maricopa6.5/10Port Hueneme Cbc Base6.5/10Point Mugu Nawc6.5/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.