Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Calpine, CA area (ZIP 96124). These include 23 earthquakes, 22 wildfires, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $207.8M.
With 23 recorded incidents (43% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 12, 2022.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Calpine has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 8, 2015.
Calpine has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 9, 2017.
Calpine has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 18, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Calpine was 100 mph High Wind on Jan 18, 2021, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 9, 2017), causing $6.8M in damages. Flood on Dec 30, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96124 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (23 events), wildfires (22 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calpine, CA, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Calpine (ZIP 96124) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96124 was 100 mph High Wind, which occurred on Jan 18, 2021. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $207.8M in property damage in the Calpine, CA area (ZIP 96124). 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 →