Federal records document 116 natural disaster events in the Forks Of Salmon, CA area (ZIP 96031). These include 87 wildfires, 27 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2K.
The dominant hazard type for Forks Of Salmon is wildfires, with 87 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (14%) 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 Feb 6, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 15, 2022.
Forks Of Salmon has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Forks Of Salmon has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forks Of Salmon was Flash Flood on Aug 2, 2022, which caused $2K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96031 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (87 events), earthquakes (27 events), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forks Of Salmon, CA, with 87 events documented.
Yes, Forks Of Salmon (ZIP 96031) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K 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 96031 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 2, 2022. This event caused $2K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2K in property damage in the Forks Of Salmon, CA area (ZIP 96031). 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 →