Atwater, CA (ZIP 95301) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M.
With 12 recorded incidents (60% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Atwater has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2015.
Atwater has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 23, 2019.
Atwater has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 14, 1999.
Atwater has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 16, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atwater was Flood on Jan 9, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 4, 2006), causing $9.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95301 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (3 events), wildfires (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atwater, CA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Atwater (ZIP 95301) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Atwater has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 16, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95301 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Atwater, CA area (ZIP 95301). 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 →