ZIP code 96050, covering Klamath River, CA, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 wildfires, 2 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Klamath River is wildfires, with 59 recorded events making up 94% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (17%) 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 29, 2024.
Klamath River 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.
Klamath River has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2016.
Klamath River has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Klamath River was Flood on Jan 1, 1997, which caused $11M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96050 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (59 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Klamath River, CA, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Klamath River (ZIP 96050) 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 96050 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 $11M in property damage in the Klamath River, CA area (ZIP 96050). 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 →