Placerville, CA (ZIP 95667) has experienced 108 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 100 wildfires, 7 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $765K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 93% of all recorded events (100 total). Of these, 7 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 20, 2024.
Placerville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $765K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Placerville has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 15, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Placerville was Flood on Feb 17, 2017, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95667 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (100 events), floods (7 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Placerville, CA, with 100 events documented.
Yes, Placerville (ZIP 95667) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $765K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95667 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 17, 2017. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $765K in property damage in the Placerville, CA area (ZIP 95667). 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 →