Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Big Oak Flat, CA area (ZIP 95305). These include 91 wildfires, 3 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $93M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 93% of all recorded events (91 total). Of these, 4 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 31, 2021.
Big Oak Flat has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $93M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2023.
Big Oak Flat has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 21, 2017.
Big Oak Flat has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 30, 1980.
Big Oak Flat has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 11, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Oak Flat was Flash Flood on Mar 22, 2018, which caused $43M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 4, 2023), causing $42M in damages. Flood on Mar 21, 2018 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95305 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (91 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Oak Flat, CA, with 91 events documented.
Yes, Big Oak Flat (ZIP 95305) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $93M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2023.
Big Oak Flat has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 11, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95305 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 22, 2018. This event caused $43M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $93M in property damage in the Big Oak Flat, CA area (ZIP 95305). 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 →