Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Biggs, CA area (ZIP 95917). These include 42 earthquakes, 20 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $485K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (42 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 16, 1987.
There have been 20 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 25, 2020.
Biggs has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Biggs has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 8, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Biggs was Flood on Dec 11, 2014, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95917 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (42 events), wildfires (20 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Biggs, CA, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Biggs (ZIP 95917) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $465K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Biggs has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $20K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 8, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95917 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 11, 2014. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $485K in property damage in the Biggs, CA area (ZIP 95917). 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 →