Federal records document 100 natural disaster events in the Upper Lake, CA area (ZIP 95485). These include 64 wildfires, 32 earthquakes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Upper Lake is wildfires, with 64 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (9%) 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 Feb 3, 2020.
There have been 32 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 5, 2021.
Upper Lake has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 13, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Upper Lake was Flood on Jan 1, 2006, which caused $1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Debris Flow (Dec 11, 2014), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95485 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (64 events), earthquakes (32 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Upper Lake, CA, with 64 events documented.
Yes, Upper Lake (ZIP 95485) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 13, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95485 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 $1.3M in property damage in the Upper Lake, CA area (ZIP 95485). 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 →