Corning, CA (ZIP 96021) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 wildfires, 13 earthquakes, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (39 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 25, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 1, 2010.
Corning has experienced 9 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
Corning has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 2023.
Corning has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 1986.
Corning has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Corning was Flood on Jan 1, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 24, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96021 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (39 events), earthquakes (13 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Corning, CA, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Corning (ZIP 96021) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 2023.
Corning has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96021 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Corning, CA area (ZIP 96021). 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 →