Shasta, CA (ZIP 96087) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 wildfires, 35 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $140K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Shasta is wildfires, with 39 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (26%) 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 19, 2021.
There have been 35 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 44% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 27, 2025.
Shasta has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shasta was Flash Flood on Apr 5, 2019, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96087 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (39 events), earthquakes (35 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shasta, CA, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Shasta (ZIP 96087) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96087 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 5, 2019. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $140K in property damage in the Shasta, CA area (ZIP 96087). 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 →