ZIP code 95540, covering Fortuna, CA, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 earthquakes, 2 floods, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 76 recorded incidents (95% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 6, 2025.
Fortuna has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 3, 2025.
Fortuna has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fortuna was Flood on Feb 3, 2025, which caused $1.1K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 27, 2019).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95540 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (76 events), floods (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fortuna, CA, with 76 events documented.
Yes, Fortuna (ZIP 95540) has 2 recorded flood events. 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 95540 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 Fortuna, CA area (ZIP 95540). 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 →