ZIP code 96032, covering Fort Jones, CA, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M.
With 58 recorded incidents (84% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (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 Jan 2, 2025.
Fort Jones has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2017.
Fort Jones 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.
Fort Jones has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 8, 1982.
Fort Jones 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fort Jones 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 96032 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (58 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Jones, CA, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Fort Jones (ZIP 96032) 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 96032 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 Fort Jones, CA area (ZIP 96032). 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 →