Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 95401 in Santa Rosa, CA. These include 19 floods, 18 earthquakes, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $215.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (19 total). Of these, 4 (21%) 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 $214.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 3, 2024.
Santa Rosa has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Rosa was Flood on Jan 1, 2006, which caused $107M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $107M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Dec 5, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95401 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), earthquakes (18 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Rosa, CA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $214.2M in property damage.
Yes, Santa Rosa (ZIP 95401) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $214.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 5, 2025.
Santa Rosa has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95401 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2006. This event caused $107M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $215.6M in property damage in the Santa Rosa, CA area (ZIP 95401). 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 →