Complete list of California governor-proclaimed natural disasters for property tax relief, including storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and droughts. Covers events from 1991 to 2025 with affected counties, impacts, and official declarations for tax relief eligibility.
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Heavy snow and strong winds hit for several days. Some roads were blocked, and power went out in places.
A long spell of rain and mountain snow. Rivers and creeks rose, and travel was disrupted in several areas.
Gusty winds toppled lines and helped small fires spread. Neighborhoods saw smoke. Short outages happened.
Strong surf and heavy rain along the coast. Low-lying areas were flooded. Beach access was affected.
Two separate heavy rain events. Small roads flooded. Streams rose quickly.
The hillside fire burned vegetation and structures near neighborhoods. Crews worked to protect homes.
An offshore quake shook the North Coast. Inspections and minor damage reports followed.
Wildfire in steep country. Evacuations and smoke affected nearby towns.
The Levee breach flooded farmland and island tracts. Fields and access roads were underwater.
A blaze near an airport moved into dry grass. Nearby operations and travel were disrupted.
Wildfire burned timberland and threatened structures. Crews defended communities.
Canyon fire damaged property and closed routes. Evacuations in some areas.
Brush fire spread quickly in dry chaparral. Firefighters had to work overtime to protect homes.
Ongoing slope movement worsened. Roads, utilities, and several houses were impacted.
A rural wildfire burned forests and some homes. Smoke affected nearby valleys.
Summer brush fire in dry conditions. Crews protected nearby communities.
A fire swept through the grass & timber. There were road closures.
Several starts merged in forested country. Widespread smoke and structure threats occurred.
Fire near towns produced heavy smoke. Some properties were lost before the lines held.
Fast-moving blaze reached neighborhoods. Firefighters conducted structure defense.
Small blaze near the pier. Contained quickly after brief closures.
Widespread rain & wind. Urban flooding, minor slides, and scattered outages.
Strong system with mountain snow and coastal rain. Travel slowed, and trees and lines were downed.
Streets and low areas were flooded. Coastal flooding & slope failures.
Rare tropical rains. Produced flash flooding and road washouts. Desert and coastal areas both saw damage.
Large forest fires. Remote areas burned. Smoke and some evacuations followed.
Rains & heavy mountain snow. Flooding and road washouts. Power interruptions were widespread.
An extended series of powerful storms. Rivers rose, hillsides failed, and utilities worked nonstop.
Strong shaker on the North Coast. Building inspections and localized damage reported.
Heavy rain & wind. Desert flooding and downed lines followed.
Multiple wildfires burned timber country. Evacuations and smoke impacts persisted.
Separate fires burned forest and foothill areas. Air quality dropped locally.
Wind-driven flames hit a town area. Several structures were lost quickly.
Freeway-adjacent brush fire. Disruption of traffic. Evacuations and smoke were widespread.
Canyon flooding & washouts. Roads closed for repairs.
Cluster of large lightning-started fires. Crews battled extreme behavior during the heat.
Fire near the Yosemite gateway damaged homes and the forest.
Coastal slopes burned; steep terrain made access hard.
Brush fire in dry coastal canyons. Highway and trail closures followed.
Thunderstorms produced hail & downpours. Rural roads flooded briefly.
Winter wildfire along Big Sur cliffs. Evacuations and highway closures.
The cold system brought heavy Sierra snow. Passes closed, and power restoration took days.
Brush fire on coastal slopes. Short evacuations and smoke affected towns.
A fall storm brought soaking rain. Urban flooding and minor slides occurred.
Worsening water shortages prompted expanded restrictions and planning.
Fast brush fire threatened communities. Structures were at risk, and evacuation orders followed.
Remote forest fire; crews protected homes on the edge.
Fire reached sequoia groves and parklands. Closures and smoke followed.
Large blaze in rugged forest. Tribal lands and communities impacted
Rapid spread through the brush threatened homes. Quick evacuations followed.
Fire crossed into multiple counties. Large evacuations and long suppression efforts.
The Canyon fire threatened communities and recreation areas.
Brush fire in the foothills. Some structural damage reported.
Fast-paced growth toward populated areas. Required major firefighting resources.
Simultaneous burning of multiple major fires. Smoke and closures persisted.
Multiple separate incidents. Threatened homes, recreation, & ranchlands.
Lightning starts in a complex. Backcountry closures and resource demands followed.
Expanding wildfires. Strained firefighting units. Many counties were affected.
Two big incidents burned for weeks. Smoke affected wide areas.
Local drought emergency. Expanded with lower reservoir levels & restrictions.
Wide watershed drought declaration. Agriculture & communities faced cutbacks.
Early basin emergency; conservation and planning increased.
Heavy rain and wind closed roads and caused debris flows.
Power lines were disrupted. Strong gusts downed trees. Scattered outages followed.
Fire spread quickly (wind-driven). Homes damaged. Evacuations prompted.
Multiple separate destructive fires. Burned vineyards, forests, & neighborhoods.
Multiple large fires. Spread across distant regions. Poor air quality & evacuations resulted.
Fires spread across remote land; cross-border coordination was needed.
Lightning and heat created several major incidents. Losses were significant.
Statewide wildfire emergency with lightning and extreme heat. Widespread evacuations and resource strain.
Strong wind event fanned numerous fires. Public safety power shutoffs and evacuations followed.
Major fires threatened communities and infrastructure. Extended evacuations occurred.
Fast hill fire near freeways. Homes were lost. Air quality worsened.
Several fires started quickly and forced rapid evacuations.
Strong quakes hit the desert & foothills. Damage assessments were done. Aftershocks followed.
Heavy rains and mountain snow. Created flooding, slides, and outages across many counties.
Twin destructive fires burned neighborhoods and wildlands. Mass evacuations and losses.
A catastrophic urban-interface fire destroyed a town and caused many fatalities.
Steep canyon fire with long smoke episodes. Structures and trails damaged.
Multiple fires around the Clear Lake region. Homes and rangeland burned.
Fire threatened Yosemite gateway areas; park access was limited.
Two major fires with significant structure loss. Long containment efforts were required.
Heavy cells caused flash flooding and debris flows on burn scars.
Hillside fire. Forced evacuations & road closures.
Suburban edge fire destroyed homes and burned hillsides.
Cross-border forest fire burned timber and ranch land.
Grass & oak woodland burned. Structure threats. Evacuations prompted.
Strong late-season storms. Flooding & travel problems in the mountains.
Large coastal county fire that forced prolonged evacuations and burned orchards.
Fast spreading brush fire in urban-interface zones. Schools and roads were closed.
Multiple valley fires with heavy smoke and structure threats.
Continued major coastal fire with long suppression needs.
Rapid snowmelt. Swollen rivers & road damage.
Vineyards and homes were damaged. Widespread evacuations.
Multiple simultaneous fires. Resources were taxed across regions.
Destructive fires in wine country burned neighborhoods and businesses.
Several incidents (Sierra foothills). Roads and parks were closed.
A large city-proximate fire shut down freeways and parks.
Rural community & structure defense operations were impacted.
River corridor fire produced long smoke and closures.
Numerous starts burned rangeland and timber.
Evacuations near the Yosemite gateway and structure losses.
Combined coastal fires impacted recreation and communities.
Wind-driven blaze. Properties damaged.
Spillway damaged. Emergency releases & downstream evacuations.
Widespread storms. Flooding, slides, & outages across the state.
North Coast rains. Creek flooding & road closures.
Fast-moving freeway corridor fire. Closed I-15 & threatened homes.
Town-adjacent fire. Forced rapid evacuations. Caused structural damage.
Foothill fire. Threatened ranches & infrastructure.
Large brush fire in canyon areas required heavy air operations.
Long-duration coast range fire closed trails and impacted parks.
Wind-driven fire. Destroyed dozens of homes. Rural neighborhoods affected.
Coastal storms. Undermined roads & required repairs.
Major prolonged gas leak. Prompted evacuations & health monitoring.
Desert and metro storms caused washouts and local flooding.
Extremely fast fire. Destroyed homes & businesses. Large evacuations occurred.
Foothill fire damaged communities and infrastructure.
Statewide severe fire season with many large incidents and broad smoke impacts.
Monsoon storms. Caused flash floods & road closures.
Coastal oil spill. Led to beach closures & cleanup.
North state storms brought heavy rain and slides.
Unseasonal brush fire required local evacuations.
Strong fronts produced flooding and downed trees.
Two fires damaged towns and forests.
Early-morning quake. Damaged buildings & utilities.
Numerous summer fires burned across northern counties.
Coastal county fires forced evacuations and closures.
Statewide drought emergency with conservation measures enacted.
Rural fire. Damaged property & timberland.
The massive Sierra fire impacted park access and water supplies.
Canyon winds pushed flames into communities.
Backcountry fire near resorts and trails; evacuations ordered.
The Foothill fire burned structures and closed forest areas.
Heavy rain. Flooded streets & creeks.
Multiple fires. Hot and dry conditions.
Severe winds. Toppled trees & caused outages.
Persistent rains produced flooding and slides in many counties.
Ocean surge. Damaged harbors & coastal infrastructure.
High water overtopped banks and flooded fields.
Holiday storms brought snow and heavy rain across many regions.
Early-season rain and snow caused slides and closures.
Severe desert storm damaged infrastructure.
A pipeline blast and fire destroyed neighborhood property.
Season-long fire activity affected rangeland and communities.
Strong quake. Rattled the valley & damaged structures.
Series of storms. Produced flooding & hazardous travel.
Offshore shaker; minor damage and inspections.
Burn scars shed mud during heavy rain, burying roads and homes.
Canyon fire. Forced evacuations & closures.
Multiple summer incidents with long suppression.
The Hillside fire threatened homes and tourism areas.
A fall wind event spread several destructive fires.
Santa Ana winds. Rapid-fire growth fueled.
Lightning strikes started many fires across the state.
Red-flag winds pushed flames near homes.
Severe storm. Toppled trees & flooded streets. Many regions were affected.
Major Southern California fires. Happened during a high wind event. Large evacuations and losses.
Slope collapse damaged homes and utilities.
Desert storms caused flooding and wind damage.
Brush fire near communities prompted a quick response.
Coastal fires. Burned canyons & ridgelines.
Forest fire required extended containment efforts.
Widespread hard freeze. Damaged crops statewide.
Late-year fire threatened suburban edges.
Canyon burn. Prompted evacuations & road closures.
Foothill blaze contained after wind shift.
Multiple starts in mountain areas closed recreation.
Prolonged rain caused high rivers and slide damage.
Major winter storms. Produced flooding and slope failures.
Affected southern counties. Roadway damage and debris flows.
A series of winter storms. Flooding and wind damage.
Summer fires in timber country produced long smoke episodes.
River flooding. Damaged crops and roads.
Central Coast quake. Damaged buildings and infrastructure.
Intense rain. Overwhelmed drainage. Streets and underpasses were flooding.
Historic late-season fires. Caused mass evacuations & large losses.
Late-season foothill fire threatened rural communities.
North Bay quake. Damaged older buildings & disrupted downtown areas.
Severe cold. Caused orchard and crop losses. Growers sought assistance.
State battered by powerful El Niño storm. Widespread flooding, slides, & coastal erosion.
Major river flooding. Almost the entire state was affected. Caused levee strain and evacuations.
Wind-driven fires. Burned vast areas of canyons and suburbs.
Widespread storms. Caused flooding & slides nearly statewide.
A series of violent storms. Soaked the state and caused widespread damage.
The North Coast quake damaged buildings and roads.
A summer brush fire burned the foothills and threatened properties.
Major urban quake. The Freeway collapsed. Extensive structural damage.
Multiple large fires (by Santa Ana winds). Widespread evacuations and losses resulted.
Many areas suffered flooding and slides.
Two separate wildfires. Damaged rural properties and timber.
Strong quake sequence. Rattled the Inland Empire & caused damage.
Widespread unrest. Resulted in arson, property damage, & major emergency response.
North Coast shocks. Caused structure damage and ongoing aftershocks.
Heavy rains & wind. Mudslides and flooding in valleys.
Oakland Hills conflagration swept through neighborhoods, causing severe losses and a long recovery.
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