With 306 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 95968 in Palermo, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 287 earthquakes, 16 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $305K.
The dominant hazard type for Palermo is earthquakes, with 287 recorded events making up 94% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 23, 2022.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Palermo 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Palermo has experienced 1 tornado 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 Palermo was Flood on Dec 11, 2014, which caused $250K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95968 has experienced 306 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (287 events), wildfires (16 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palermo, CA, with 287 events documented.
Yes, Palermo (ZIP 95968) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $285K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
Palermo has 1 recorded tornado event 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 95968 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 $305K in property damage in the Palermo, CA area (ZIP 95968). 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 →