Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 96035 in Gerber, CA. These include 15 wildfires, 11 earthquakes, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Gerber is wildfires, with 15 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 31, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 11, 2017.
Gerber has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 23, 2016.
Gerber has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 16, 2019.
Gerber has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2016.
Gerber has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gerber was Flash Flood on Dec 3, 2014, which caused $6.7M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96035 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (15 events), earthquakes (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gerber, CA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Gerber (ZIP 96035) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 16, 2019.
Gerber has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96035 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 3, 2014. This event caused $6.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Gerber, CA area (ZIP 96035). 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 →