ZIP code 95969, covering Paradise, CA, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 wildfires, 6 earthquakes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M.
With 46 recorded incidents (81% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
Paradise has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 7, 2001.
Paradise 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 29, 2018.
Paradise has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paradise was Debris Flow on Jan 9, 2017, which caused $4.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 8, 2017), causing $2.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Feb 9, 2014 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95969 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (46 events), earthquakes (6 events), floods (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paradise, CA, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Paradise (ZIP 95969) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 29, 2018.
Paradise has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $120K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95969 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jan 9, 2017. This event caused $4.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Paradise, CA area (ZIP 95969). 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 →