ZIP code 94401 in Russian River, CA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 4 floods, 2 severe wind events, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $795K. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Russian River is floods, with 4 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2024.
Russian River has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
Russian River has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 2023.
Russian River has experienced 1 extreme heat event 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). 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Russian River was Flood on Feb 25, 2004, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 82 mph High Wind (Mar 19, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94401 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Russian River, CA, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $545K in property damage.
Yes, Russian River (ZIP 94401) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $545K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94401 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 25, 2004. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $795K in property damage in the Russian River, CA area (ZIP 94401). 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 →