Federal records document 103 natural disaster events in the Redding, CA area (ZIP 96001). These include 51 wildfires, 40 earthquakes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $157.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (51 total). Of these, 8 (16%) 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 20, 2022.
There have been 40 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Redding has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
Redding has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Redding was Flash Flood on Apr 5, 2019, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96001 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (51 events), earthquakes (40 events), floods (6 events), and hailstorms (6 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Redding, CA, with 51 events documented.
Yes, Redding (ZIP 96001) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96001 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 5, 2019. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $157.5K in property damage in the Redding, CA area (ZIP 96001). 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 →