Knights Ferry, CA (ZIP 95361) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 46 wildfires, 1 earthquake, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Knights Ferry is wildfires, with 46 recorded events making up 92% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 28, 2021.
Knights Ferry has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 6, 1979.
Knights Ferry 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 $42M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2023.
Knights Ferry has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 12, 1996.
Knights Ferry 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 Knights Ferry was Flood on Mar 4, 2023, which caused $42M 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 95361 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (46 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knights Ferry, CA, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Knights Ferry (ZIP 95361) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $42M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2023.
Knights Ferry has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 12, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95361 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 4, 2023. This event caused $42M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.2M in property damage in the Knights Ferry, CA area (ZIP 95361). 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 →