ZIP code 96065, covering Montgomery Creek, CA, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 wildfires, 12 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $200K.
The dominant hazard type for Montgomery Creek is wildfires, with 52 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 20, 2017.
Montgomery Creek 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montgomery Creek was Flood on Feb 20, 2017, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96065 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (52 events), earthquakes (12 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montgomery Creek, CA, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Montgomery Creek (ZIP 96065) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96065 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 20, 2017. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $200K in property damage in the Montgomery Creek, CA area (ZIP 96065). 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 →