Novato, CA (ZIP 94947) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 wildfires and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $220.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 60 recorded incidents (87% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 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 $220.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
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 94947 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (60 events) and floods (9 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Novato, CA, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Novato (ZIP 94947) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220.1M 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 94947 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 $220.1M in property damage in the Novato, CA area (ZIP 94947). 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 →