Federal records document 90 natural disaster events in the Petaluma, CA area (ZIP 94954). These include 41 wildfires, 33 earthquakes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M.
With 41 recorded incidents (46% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 27, 2022.
There have been 33 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 4, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Petaluma was Flash Flood on Dec 11, 2014, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 25, 2008), causing $800K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94954 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (41 events), earthquakes (33 events), and floods (16 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petaluma, CA, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Petaluma (ZIP 94954) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94954 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 $4.9M in property damage in the Petaluma, CA area (ZIP 94954). 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 →