Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Novato, CA area (ZIP 94945). These include 49 wildfires, 9 floods, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $220.8M.
With 49 recorded incidents (79% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 27, 2022.
Novato has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $220.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2014.
Novato has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 30, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Novato was Flood on Jan 1, 2006, which caused $108M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $108M in damages. Flash Flood on Dec 11, 2014 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94945 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (49 events), floods (9 events), and earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Novato, CA, with 49 events documented.
Yes, Novato (ZIP 94945) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94945 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 $220.8M in property damage in the Novato, CA area (ZIP 94945). 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 →