North Highlands, CA (ZIP 95660) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 7 wildfires, 3 tornadoes, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $776K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
North Highlands 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 Mar 22, 1983.
North Highlands has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 17, 1977.
North Highlands has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 3, 2014.
North Highlands 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 North Highlands was EF1 Tornado on Mar 22, 1983, 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 95660 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Highlands, CA, with 7 events documented.
Yes, North Highlands (ZIP 95660) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 3, 2014.
North Highlands has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95660 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 22, 1983. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $776K in property damage in the North Highlands, CA area (ZIP 95660). 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 →