Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Sonoma, CA area (ZIP 95476). These include 46 earthquakes, 46 wildfires, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M.
The dominant hazard type for Sonoma is earthquakes, with 46 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 15, 2025.
There have been 46 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 46% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 Jun 27, 2022.
Sonoma has experienced 8 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2014.
Sonoma has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sonoma was Flash Flood on Dec 11, 2014, which caused $4M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95476 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (46 events), wildfires (46 events), floods (8 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sonoma, CA, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Sonoma (ZIP 95476) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $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 95476 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 11, 2014. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Sonoma, CA area (ZIP 95476). 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 →