Jackson, CA (ZIP 95642) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 28 wildfires, 5 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $265K.
With 28 recorded incidents (82% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
Jackson has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 31, 2022.
Jackson has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jackson was Flood on Dec 31, 2022, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95642 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (28 events), floods (5 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jackson, CA, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Jackson (ZIP 95642) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $265K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95642 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 31, 2022. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $265K in property damage in the Jackson, CA area (ZIP 95642). 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 →