Modesto, CA (ZIP 95358) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 4 wildfires, 3 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Modesto is wildfires, with 4 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 7, 2022.
Modesto has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 2, 1979.
Modesto 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 14, 2006.
Modesto has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. 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 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 Jan 9, 2005, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 14, 2006), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95358 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Modesto, CA, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Modesto (ZIP 95358) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M 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 95358 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2005. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Modesto, CA area (ZIP 95358). 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 →