Government records show 236 natural disaster events affecting the Red Bluff, CA area (ZIP 96080) — a notably active disaster history. These include 164 wildfires, 53 earthquakes, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Red Bluff is wildfires, with 164 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 13 (8%) 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 Jun 28, 2024.
Earthquakes account for 22% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 3, 2025.
Red Bluff has experienced 10 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Red Bluff has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Red Bluff 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.
Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff 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 96080 has experienced 236 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (164 events), earthquakes (53 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Bluff, CA, with 164 events documented.
Yes, Red Bluff (ZIP 96080) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Red Bluff 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 96080 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 $7M in property damage in the Red Bluff, CA area (ZIP 96080). 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 →