Federal records document 191 natural disaster events in the Loyalton, CA area (ZIP 96118). These include 110 wildfires, 65 earthquakes, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M.
The dominant hazard type for Loyalton is wildfires, with 110 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 9, 2024.
Earthquakes account for 34% of the disaster record here, with 65 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Loyalton has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2015.
Loyalton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 9, 2017.
Loyalton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 2020.
Loyalton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loyalton was Flood on Feb 9, 2017, which caused $6.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $5.6M in damages. Flood on Dec 30, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96118 has experienced 191 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (110 events), earthquakes (65 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loyalton, CA, with 110 events documented.
Yes, Loyalton (ZIP 96118) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 9, 2017.
Loyalton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96118 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 9, 2017. This event caused $6.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the Loyalton, CA area (ZIP 96118). 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 →