Tahoe Vista, CA (ZIP 96148) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 15 earthquakes, 6 wildfires, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M.
The dominant hazard type for Tahoe Vista is earthquakes, with 15 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 18, 2023.
Tahoe Vista has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Tahoe Vista has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2003.
Tahoe Vista 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 31, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tahoe Vista was Flood on Dec 31, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96148 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (15 events), wildfires (6 events), hailstorms (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tahoe Vista, CA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Tahoe Vista (ZIP 96148) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 31, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96148 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 $1M in property damage in the Tahoe Vista, CA area (ZIP 96148). 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 →