Olympic Valley, CA (ZIP 96146) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 10 wildfires, 9 hailstorms, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Olympic Valley has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Olympic Valley has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 26, 2020.
Olympic Valley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 8, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olympic Valley was Flood on Dec 31, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96146 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), earthquakes (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olympic Valley, CA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Olympic Valley (ZIP 96146) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 8, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96146 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 31, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Olympic Valley, CA area (ZIP 96146). 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 →