ZIP code 95939, covering Elk Creek, CA, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 wildfires, 35 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
With 44 recorded incidents (54% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (7%) 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 Jun 29, 2022.
There have been 35 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 25, 2024.
Elk Creek has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elk Creek was Flood on Jan 1, 2023, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 4, 2023), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95939 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (44 events), earthquakes (35 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk Creek, CA, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Elk Creek (ZIP 95939) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95939 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2023. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Elk Creek, CA area (ZIP 95939). 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 →