Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Cottonwood, CA area (ZIP 96022). These include 81 wildfires, 6 earthquakes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (81 total). Of these, 5 (6%) 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.
Cottonwood has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 28, 2024.
Cottonwood has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Cottonwood has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cottonwood was Flood on Mar 14, 2023, which caused $30K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 17, 2017).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96022 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (81 events), earthquakes (6 events), hailstorms (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cottonwood, CA, with 81 events documented.
Yes, Cottonwood (ZIP 96022) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96022 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2023. This event caused $30K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30K in property damage in the Cottonwood, CA area (ZIP 96022). 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 →