Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Yreka, CA area (ZIP 96097). These include 45 wildfires, 3 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 6 (13%) 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 Jul 15, 2024.
Yreka has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $13.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2005.
Yreka has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2016.
Yreka has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 8, 1982.
Yreka has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yreka was Flood on Jan 1, 1997, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 22, 2005), causing $2.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96097 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (45 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yreka, CA, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Yreka (ZIP 96097) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96097 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 1997. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Yreka, CA area (ZIP 96097). 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 →