Valley Ford, CA (ZIP 94972) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 tornadoes, 2 wildfires, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $480K.
With 3 recorded incidents (43% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 1996.
Valley Ford has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Valley Ford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Valley Ford has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valley Ford was EF1 Tornado on Dec 2, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 23, 1996), causing $205K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94972 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (3 events), wildfires (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valley Ford, CA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $480K in property damage.
Yes, Valley Ford (ZIP 94972) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Valley Ford has 3 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 $480K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94972 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 2, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $480K in property damage in the Valley Ford, CA area (ZIP 94972). 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 →