Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 95742 in Rancho Cordova, CA. These include 18 wildfires, 9 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $139.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 18 recorded incidents (62% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Rancho Cordova has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $138.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 2023.
Rancho Cordova has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 24, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rancho Cordova was Flash Flood on Jan 1, 2023, which caused $134M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2006), causing $4.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Dec 24, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95742 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events), floods (9 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rancho Cordova, CA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Rancho Cordova (ZIP 95742) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $138.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 2023.
Rancho Cordova has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 24, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95742 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2023. This event caused $134M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $139.9M in property damage in the Rancho Cordova, CA area (ZIP 95742). 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 →