Fair Oaks, CA (ZIP 95628) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 6 wildfires, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $778K.
The dominant hazard type for Fair Oaks is wildfires, with 6 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Fair Oaks has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 1988.
Fair Oaks has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 3, 2014.
Fair Oaks has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 1977.
Fair Oaks has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fair Oaks was EF1 Tornado on Apr 19, 1988, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 22, 1983), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95628 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fair Oaks, CA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Fair Oaks (ZIP 95628) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 3, 2014.
Fair Oaks has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95628 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1988. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $778K in property damage in the Fair Oaks, CA area (ZIP 95628). 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 →