Marshall, CA (ZIP 94940) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 21 wildfires, 8 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $216.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Marshall is wildfires, with 21 recorded events making up 68% 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.
Marshall has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $216M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Marshall 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marshall 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 94940 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (21 events), floods (8 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marshall, CA, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Marshall (ZIP 94940) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $216M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Marshall 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 94940 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 $216.2M in property damage in the Marshall, CA area (ZIP 94940). 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 →