Redding, CA (ZIP 96003) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 wildfires, 46 earthquakes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $134.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 52 recorded incidents (46% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (8%) 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 28, 2023.
There have been 46 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 41% 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 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $127K 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 Flood on Dec 11, 2014, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96003 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (52 events), earthquakes (46 events), floods (8 events), and hailstorms (6 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Redding, CA, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Redding (ZIP 96003) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $127K 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 96003 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 $134.5K in property damage in the Redding, CA area (ZIP 96003). 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 →