Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 95403 in Santa Rosa, CA. These include 18 earthquakes, 16 floods, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $215.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (38% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $214M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2025.
Santa Rosa has experienced 7 wildfires on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
Santa Rosa has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M 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 95403 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (18 events), floods (16 events), wildfires (7 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Rosa, CA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Santa Rosa (ZIP 95403) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $214M 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95403 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 $215.1M in property damage in the Santa Rosa, CA area (ZIP 95403). 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 →