Rio Nido, CA (ZIP 95471) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 19 wildfires, 10 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $170.2K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Rio Nido is wildfires, with 19 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 11, 2020.
Rio Nido has experienced 10 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $170.2K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Rio Nido has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 28, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rio Nido was Flood on Oct 13, 2009, which caused $170K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95471 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (19 events), floods (10 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rio Nido, CA, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Rio Nido (ZIP 95471) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95471 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 13, 2009. This event caused $170K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $170.2K in property damage in the Rio Nido, CA area (ZIP 95471). 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 →