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The chance of earthquake damage in Princeton is much lower than California average and is higher than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Princeton 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, #1498

Princeton, CA
2.78
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, #429

Princeton, CA
0.0083
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, #1036

Princeton, CA
9.26
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 96 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Princeton, CA were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:

TypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCount
Avalanche:0Blizzard:0Cold:0Dense Fog:0Drought:0
Dust Storm:0Flood:16Hail:17Heat:0Heavy Snow:0
High Surf:0Hurricane:0Ice Storm:0Landslide:0Strong Wind:1
Thunderstorm Winds:14Tropical Storm:0Wildfire:7Winter Storm:1Winter Weather:0
Other:40 

Volcanos Nearby

A total of 5 volcanoes are found in or near Princeton, CA.

Distance (miles)NameRegionLatitudeLongitudeElevation (foot)TypeStatusLast Eruption
50.0Clear LakeUS-California, United States38.97-122.771439Volcanic fieldHoloceneUndated, but probable Holocene eruption
80.0Lassen Volc CenterUS-California, United States40.492-121.5083187StratovolcanoHistoricalLast known eruption 1900-1963
90.3Potato ButteUS-California, United States40.63-121.431532Shield volcanoHoloceneUnknown
91.6Tumble ButtesUS-California, United States40.68-121.552191Cinder coneHoloceneUnknown
97.7Twin ButtesUS-California, United States40.78-121.61631Cinder coneHoloceneUnknown

Historical Earthquake Events

A total of 26 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Princeton, CA.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeDepth (km)LatitudeLongitude
47.51940-02-0863539.75-121.25
26.31975-08-015.8N/A39.44-121.53
44.61963-09-135.4N/A40-121.7
16.61975-08-025.2N/A39.41-121.71
29.01975-08-114.8N/A39.45-121.48
9.51968-04-294.7N/A39.54-122.02
21.91966-05-244.6N/A39.68-121.82
22.51976-07-064.5539.4-121.6
30.91982-09-034.3939.63-122.52
16.81943-11-154N/A39.22-122.23
49.21969-05-084N/A38.7-122.17
26.11976-06-143.9739.47-121.54
45.31947-11-103.9N/A39.8-122.7
47.11980-12-123.9438.96-122.69
8.81971-08-063.8839.51-122.11
14.61943-11-163.8N/A39.23-122.18
20.21985-04-183.81439.11-122.03
38.91943-10-263.8N/A39.2-122.7
5.91970-07-013.6339.48-122.07
15.31980-11-243.6539.27-122.25
22.81943-10-143.6N/A39.25-122.4
6.51970-07-013.51239.48-122.09
28.31977-05-043.5739.41-121.49
37.71972-03-053.5939.32-122.72
41.51980-02-133.5638.95-122.53
47.61985-03-063.5238.94-122.68

Historical Tornado Events

A total of 2 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Princeton, CA.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeStart Lat/LogEnd Lat/LogLengthWidthFatalitiesInjuriesProperty DamageCrop DamageAffected County
25.51953-05-19239°45'N / 122°11'W2.00 Miles33 Yards003K0Glenn
36.71986-09-24239°56'N / 122°03'W2.00 Miles100 Yards012.5M0Tehama


* 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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