Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Wildwood, CA area (ZIP 96076). These include 70 wildfires, 9 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M.
The dominant hazard type for Wildwood is wildfires, with 70 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 18, 2020.
Wildwood has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 27, 2009.
Wildwood has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2014.
Wildwood 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 $14.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wildwood was Flood on Jan 1, 2023, which caused $14.2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96076 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (70 events), earthquakes (9 events), hailstorms (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wildwood, CA, with 70 events documented.
Yes, Wildwood (ZIP 96076) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $14.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96076 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2023. This event caused $14.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Wildwood, CA area (ZIP 96076). 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 →