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Nicolaus, CA Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes

 
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The chance of earthquake damage in Nicolaus is much lower than California average and is higher than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Nicolaus is about the same as California average and is much lower than the national average.

Topics:Earthquake IndexVolcano IndexTornado IndexOther Weather Extremes EventsVolcanos NearbyHistorical Earthquake EventsHistorical Tornado Events

Earthquake Index, #1594

Nicolaus, CA
2.21
California
21.80
U.S.
1.81

The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.

Volcano Index, #929

Nicolaus, CA
0.0021
California
0.0068
U.S.
0.0023

The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.

Tornado Index, #955

Nicolaus, CA
10.12
California
18.56
U.S.
136.45

The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.

Other Weather Extremes Events

A total of 152 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Nicolaus, CA were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:

TypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCount
Avalanche:0Blizzard:0Cold:0Dense Fog:1Drought:0
Dust Storm:0Flood:20Hail:22Heat:0Heavy Snow:0
High Surf:0Hurricane:0Ice Storm:0Landslide:0Strong Wind:0
Thunderstorm Winds:20Tropical Storm:0Wildfire:4Winter Storm:0Winter Weather:0
Other:85 

Volcanos Nearby

A total of 1 volcano is found in or near Nicolaus, CA.

Distance (miles)NameRegionLatitudeLongitudeElevation (foot)TypeStatusLast Eruption
64.5Clear LakeUS-California, United States38.97-122.771439Volcanic fieldHoloceneUndated, but probable Holocene eruption

Historical Earthquake Events

A total of 16 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Nicolaus, CA.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeDepth (km)LatitudeLongitude
37.51975-08-015.8N/A39.44-121.53
36.11975-08-025.2N/A39.41-121.71
38.41975-08-114.8N/A39.45-121.48
35.11973-09-174.7238.6-122.1
34.71976-07-064.5539.4-121.6
25.41978-09-084.41738.64-121.91
47.71959-12-164.1N/A38.58-122.36
34.91969-05-084N/A38.7-122.17
41.71943-11-154N/A39.22-122.23
39.51976-06-143.9739.47-121.54
28.61985-04-183.81439.11-122.03
39.81943-11-163.8N/A39.23-122.18
44.51980-11-243.6539.27-122.25
48.21970-07-013.6339.48-122.07
35.61977-05-043.5739.41-121.49
48.81970-07-013.51239.48-122.09

Historical Tornado Events

A total of 1 historical tornado event that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Nicolaus, CA.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeStart Lat/LogEnd Lat/LogLengthWidthFatalitiesInjuriesProperty DamageCrop DamageAffected County
14.61978-02-07238°42'N / 121°27'W38°44'N / 121°25'W1.90 Miles20 Yards00250K0Sacramento


* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.


 
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