ZIP code 95987, covering Williams, CA, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 92 wildfires, 28 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (92 total). Of these, 13 (14%) 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 27, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 25, 2022.
Williams has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
Williams has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williams was Flood on Feb 17, 2017, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2006), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95987 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (92 events), earthquakes (28 events), floods (5 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williams, CA, with 92 events documented.
Yes, Williams (ZIP 95987) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95987 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 17, 2017. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Williams, CA area (ZIP 95987). 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 →