ZIP code 94952, covering Petaluma, CA, has 87 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 wildfires, 23 floods, and 7 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $221.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Petaluma is wildfires, with 53 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 27, 2022.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 $220.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Petaluma has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 25, 2011.
Petaluma has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Petaluma 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 94952 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (53 events), floods (23 events), earthquakes (7 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petaluma, CA, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Petaluma (ZIP 94952) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $220.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Petaluma has 4 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 $505K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94952 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 $221.4M in property damage in the Petaluma, CA area (ZIP 94952). 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 →