ZIP code 94971 in Tomales, CA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 3 wildfires, 2 earthquakes, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $235K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (3 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Tomales has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 Oct 2, 1969.
Tomales has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 1996.
Tomales has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 21, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tomales was EF1 Tornado on Dec 23, 1996, which caused $205K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94971 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tomales, CA, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Tomales (ZIP 94971) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 21, 2012.
Tomales has 2 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 $230K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94971 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 23, 1996. This event caused $205K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $235K in property damage in the Tomales, CA area (ZIP 94971). 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 →