Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Clearlake, CA area (ZIP 95422). These include 54 wildfires, 29 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Clearlake is wildfires, with 54 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 5, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 3, 2019.
Clearlake 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clearlake was Flood on Jan 1, 2006, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Dec 11, 2014), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95422 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (54 events), earthquakes (29 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clearlake, CA, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Clearlake (ZIP 95422) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95422 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2006. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Clearlake, CA area (ZIP 95422). 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 →