Willows, CA (ZIP 95988) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 wildfires, 25 earthquakes, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Willows is wildfires, with 26 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 10, 2021.
There have been 25 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 43% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 4, 2024.
Willows has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2014.
Willows has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
Willows has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willows was EF1 Tornado on May 25, 2011, which caused $550K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 4, 2024), causing $395K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95988 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (26 events), earthquakes (25 events), tornadoes (5 events), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willows, CA, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Willows (ZIP 95988) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $395K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
Willows has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95988 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2011. This event caused $550K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Willows, CA area (ZIP 95988). 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 →