Federal records document 139 natural disaster events in the Giant Forest, CA area (ZIP 93262). These include 135 wildfires, 3 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 97% of all recorded events (135 total). Of these, 6 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Giant Forest has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 25, 2024.
Giant Forest has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Giant Forest was Flood on Jan 2, 2006, which caused $5.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93262 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (135 events), floods (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Giant Forest, CA, with 135 events documented.
Yes, Giant Forest (ZIP 93262) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93262 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 2, 2006. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Giant Forest, CA area (ZIP 93262). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →