Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Fairfax, CA area (ZIP 94930). These include 69 wildfires, 10 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Fairfax is wildfires, with 69 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Fairfax has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 21, 2024.
Fairfax has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfax was Debris Flow on Dec 11, 2014, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94930 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (69 events), floods (10 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfax, CA, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Fairfax (ZIP 94930) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94930 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Dec 11, 2014. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Fairfax, CA area (ZIP 94930). 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 →