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95830 Sacramento, CA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sacramento, CA (95830)

Sacramento, CA (ZIP 95830) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 6 floods and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $138.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 2 (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 $138.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 2023.

🔥 Wildfires

Sacramento has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sacramento 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sacramento, CA (95830)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95830 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events) and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 86% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 95830?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sacramento, CA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $138.5M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 95830 (Sacramento) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sacramento (ZIP 95830) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $138.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sacramento, CA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95830 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 95830?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $138.5M in property damage in the Sacramento, CA area (ZIP 95830). 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 →

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