ZIP code 96161, covering Truckee, CA, has 173 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 88 earthquakes, 63 wildfires, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (88 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 Feb 10, 2024.
Wildfires account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 63 events documented. Of these, 5 (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.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2018.
Truckee has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Truckee was Flood on Dec 31, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $1M in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96161 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (88 events), wildfires (63 events), hailstorms (12 events), and floods (10 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Truckee, CA, with 88 events documented.
Yes, Truckee (ZIP 96161) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96161 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 $3.1M in property damage in the Truckee, CA area (ZIP 96161). 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 →