ZIP code 95006, covering Boulder Creek, CA, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 earthquakes, 11 wildfires, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (72 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 Jun 4, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Boulder Creek has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Boulder Creek has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boulder Creek was Flood on Jan 1, 2006, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 11, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95006 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (72 events), wildfires (11 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boulder Creek, CA, with 72 events documented.
Yes, Boulder Creek (ZIP 95006) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95006 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2006. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Boulder Creek, CA area (ZIP 95006). 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 →