Government records show 273 natural disaster events affecting the Groveland, CA area (ZIP 95321) — a notably active disaster history. These include 258 wildfires, 11 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $51M.
The dominant hazard type for Groveland is wildfires, with 258 recorded events making up 95% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 15 (6%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 11, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 3, 2000.
Groveland 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 $51M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2018.
Groveland has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 21, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Groveland was Flash Flood on Mar 22, 2018, which caused $43M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 21, 2018), causing $8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95321 has experienced 273 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (258 events), earthquakes (11 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Groveland, CA, with 258 events documented.
Yes, Groveland (ZIP 95321) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $51M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95321 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 $51M in property damage in the Groveland, CA area (ZIP 95321). 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 →