Auburn, CA (ZIP 95602) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 27 wildfires, 5 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $104K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 16, 2021.
Auburn has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 23, 2024.
Auburn has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 15, 1982.
Auburn has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 1, 1972.
Auburn has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 22, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburn was Flood on Mar 21, 2018, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95602 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (27 events), floods (5 events), earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburn, CA, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Auburn (ZIP 95602) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $104K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 23, 2024.
Auburn has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 22, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95602 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 21, 2018. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $104K in property damage in the Auburn, CA area (ZIP 95602). 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 →