Sanger, CA (ZIP 93657) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 wildfires, 9 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 68 recorded incidents (76% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 4, 2024.
Sanger has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2023.
Sanger has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2006.
Sanger has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 25, 2001.
Sanger has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Sanger has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 17, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sanger was 1" Hail on Jun 6, 1998, which caused $17.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 19, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Excessive Heat on Aug 14, 2020 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93657 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (68 events), floods (9 events), hailstorms (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sanger, CA, with 68 events documented.
Yes, Sanger (ZIP 93657) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2023.
Sanger has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93657 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 6, 1998. This event caused $17.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.7M in property damage in the Sanger, CA area (ZIP 93657). 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 →