Tahoma, CA (ZIP 96142) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 8 earthquakes, 7 hailstorms, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 21, 2024.
Tahoma has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2025.
Tahoma has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Tahoma has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 8, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tahoma was Flood on Feb 8, 2017, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96142 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), wildfires (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tahoma, CA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Tahoma (ZIP 96142) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96142 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 8, 2017. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Tahoma, CA area (ZIP 96142). 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 →