Sawyers Bar, CA (ZIP 96027) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 90 wildfires, 11 earthquakes, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Sawyers Bar is wildfires, with 90 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (13%) 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 Jan 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 10, 2013.
Sawyers Bar has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2017.
Sawyers Bar 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Sawyers Bar has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sawyers Bar was Flood on Jan 1, 1997, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 23, 2003), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96027 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (90 events), earthquakes (11 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sawyers Bar, CA, with 90 events documented.
Yes, Sawyers Bar (ZIP 96027) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96027 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 $11.2M in property damage in the Sawyers Bar, CA area (ZIP 96027). 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 →