ZIP code 94949, covering Novato, CA, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 wildfires, 6 floods, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (54 total). 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 2, 2019.
Novato 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 $4.2M 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 Flash Flood on Dec 11, 2014, which caused $4M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94949 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (54 events), floods (6 events), and earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Novato, CA, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Novato (ZIP 94949) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M 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 94949 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 11, 2014. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Novato, CA area (ZIP 94949). 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 →