Grass Valley, CA (ZIP 95949) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 47 wildfires, 6 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (47 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 12, 2022.
Grass Valley has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 21, 2018.
Grass Valley has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 1, 1972.
Grass Valley has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 22, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grass Valley was Flood on Feb 8, 2017, which caused $3.6M in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 95949 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (47 events), floods (6 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grass Valley, CA, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Grass Valley (ZIP 95949) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 21, 2018.
Grass Valley has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 22, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95949 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 8, 2017. This event caused $3.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Grass Valley, CA area (ZIP 95949). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →