ZIP code 94901, covering San Rafael, CA, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 wildfires and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $220.5K.
With 61 recorded incidents (87% 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 Jan 2, 2019.
San Rafael has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $220.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Rafael was Flood on Oct 13, 2009, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94901 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (61 events) and floods (9 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Rafael, CA, with 61 events documented.
Yes, San Rafael (ZIP 94901) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94901 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 13, 2009. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $220.5K in property damage in the San Rafael, CA area (ZIP 94901). 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 →