Sacramento, CA (ZIP 95838) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 wildfires, 2 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $527K.
With 3 recorded incidents (38% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 6, 2020.
Sacramento has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 5, 2016.
Sacramento has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 1983.
Sacramento 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 Sacramento was EF1 Tornado on Mar 22, 1983, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 7, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95838 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (3 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sacramento, CA, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Sacramento (ZIP 95838) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 5, 2016.
Sacramento has 2 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95838 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 $527K in property damage in the Sacramento, CA area (ZIP 95838). 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 →