ZIP code 95684, covering Somerset, CA, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 wildfires, 3 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Somerset is wildfires, with 70 recorded events making up 93% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jan 2, 2019.
Somerset has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2018.
Somerset has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 27, 1991.
Somerset has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 1, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Somerset was Debris Flow on Feb 21, 2017, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2006), causing $3.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95684 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (70 events), floods (3 events), earthquake (1 event), 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 Somerset, CA, with 70 events documented.
Yes, Somerset (ZIP 95684) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95684 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Feb 21, 2017. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Somerset, CA area (ZIP 95684). 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 →