Chico, CA (ZIP 95928) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 wildfires, 26 earthquakes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $952K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 5 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 20, 2021.
Chico has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $935K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 2, 2019.
Chico has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 6, 2023.
Chico has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 19, 2023.
Chico has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chico was Flash Flood on Feb 9, 2014, which caused $700K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95928 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (41 events), earthquakes (26 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chico, CA, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Chico (ZIP 95928) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $935K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 2, 2019.
Chico has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $17K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 19, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95928 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 9, 2014. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $952K in property damage in the Chico, CA area (ZIP 95928). 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 →