Forest Knolls, CA (ZIP 94933) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 38 wildfires and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $216.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Forest Knolls is wildfires, with 38 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 21, 2021.
Forest Knolls has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $216.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forest Knolls was Flood on Jan 1, 2006, which caused $108M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $108M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94933 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (38 events) and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forest Knolls, CA, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Forest Knolls (ZIP 94933) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $216.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94933 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2006. This event caused $108M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $216.1M in property damage in the Forest Knolls, CA area (ZIP 94933). 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 →