Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Los Molinos, CA area (ZIP 96055). These include 36 wildfires, 14 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 36 recorded incidents (56% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 31, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 11, 2017.
Los Molinos has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2017.
Los Molinos has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 17, 2025.
Los Molinos has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 24, 1986.
Los Molinos 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Los Molinos was Flash Flood on Dec 3, 2014, which caused $6.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 24, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96055 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (36 events), earthquakes (14 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Molinos, CA, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Los Molinos (ZIP 96055) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2017.
Los Molinos has 2 recorded tornado events 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 24, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96055 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 $9.6M in property damage in the Los Molinos, CA area (ZIP 96055). 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 →