Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Santa Rosa, CA area (ZIP 95404). These include 55 earthquakes, 27 wildfires, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Santa Rosa is earthquakes, with 55 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 15, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (22%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 20, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $67.2K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 5, 2025.
Santa Rosa has experienced 5 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 EF1 Tornado on Dec 5, 1998, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95404 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (55 events), wildfires (27 events), floods (15 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Rosa, CA, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Santa Rosa (ZIP 95404) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 5, 2025.
Santa Rosa has 5 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 95404 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 5, 1998. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Santa Rosa, CA area (ZIP 95404). 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 →