Inverness, CA (ZIP 94937) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 24 wildfires, 5 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $236.1K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Inverness is wildfires, with 24 recorded events making up 75% 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Inverness has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Inverness has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 1996.
Inverness has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Inverness was EF1 Tornado on Dec 23, 1996, which caused $205K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94937 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (24 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Inverness, CA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Inverness (ZIP 94937) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Inverness has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $230K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94937 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 23, 1996. This event caused $205K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $236.1K in property damage in the Inverness, CA area (ZIP 94937). 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 →