Modesto, CA (ZIP 95355) shows 4 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 2 tornadoes, 1 flood, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $417.5K.
With 2 recorded incidents (50% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2006.
Modesto has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2006.
Modesto has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Modesto was Flood on Apr 14, 2006, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Dec 24, 2015), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95355 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Modesto, CA, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.5K in property damage.
Yes, Modesto (ZIP 95355) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 14, 2006.
Modesto has 2 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 $17.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95355 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 14, 2006. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $417.5K in property damage in the Modesto, CA area (ZIP 95355). 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 →