ZIP code 96002, covering Redding, CA, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 earthquakes, 21 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $99.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Redding is earthquakes, with 37 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. 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.
There have been 21 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 20, 2022.
Redding has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $92K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 27, 2019.
Redding has experienced 5 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 Flood on Dec 11, 2014, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96002 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (37 events), wildfires (21 events), floods (5 events), and hailstorms (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Redding, CA, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Redding (ZIP 96002) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $92K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96002 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 11, 2014. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $99.5K in property damage in the Redding, CA area (ZIP 96002). 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 →