Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Eureka, CA area (ZIP 95503). These include 76 earthquakes, 1 flood, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 97% of all recorded events (76 total). 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 Jun 22, 2025.
Eureka has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 3, 2025.
Eureka has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eureka was Flood on Feb 3, 2025, which caused $1.1K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95503 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (76 events), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eureka, CA, with 76 events documented.
Yes, Eureka (ZIP 95503) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95503 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 3, 2025. This event caused $1.1K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1K in property damage in the Eureka, CA area (ZIP 95503). 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 →