Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 96033 in French Gulch, CA. These include 38 wildfires, 7 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $60K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 38 recorded incidents (78% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (21%) 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 Jun 19, 2021.
French Gulch has experienced 7 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 17, 2013.
French Gulch has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
French Gulch has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for French Gulch was Flash Flood on Apr 5, 2019, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96033 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (38 events), earthquakes (7 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in French Gulch, CA, with 38 events documented.
Yes, French Gulch (ZIP 96033) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96033 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 5, 2019. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60K in property damage in the French Gulch, CA area (ZIP 96033). 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 →