Dorris, CA (ZIP 96023) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 34 wildfires, 4 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (34 total). Of these, 4 (12%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Dorris has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
Dorris has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Dorris has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 1997.
Dorris has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dorris was Flood on Jan 1, 1997, which caused $11M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96023 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (34 events), earthquakes (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dorris, CA, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Dorris (ZIP 96023) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96023 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 1997. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Dorris, CA area (ZIP 96023). 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 →