Vernalis, CA (ZIP 95385) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 15 wildfires, 4 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 7, 2022.
Vernalis has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 7, 1994.
Vernalis has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vernalis was Flood on Jan 9, 2005, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2006), causing $100K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95385 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (15 events), earthquakes (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vernalis, CA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Vernalis (ZIP 95385) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95385 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 $2.1M in property damage in the Vernalis, CA area (ZIP 95385). 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 →