California

  • Great Flood of 1861-1862

    Great Flood of 1861-1862

    A lot of storms happened over a period of time which lead to flooding. 34-37 inches of rain over the span of 2 months. 4,000 people died and the damage cost 50-100 million dollars.
  • 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

    1906 San Francisco Earthquake

    Deadliest earthquake in California's history. Happened in 1906 in San Francisco, California. More than 3,000 people died.
  • 2015-2017 Sierra Nevada Drought:

    2015-2017 Sierra Nevada Drought:

    A prolonged drought led to water restrictions and increased wildfire risk throughout the state.
  • 2018 camp fire

    2018 camp fire

    This catastrophic wildfire was the deadliest and most destructive in California history at the time, destroying the town of Paradise
  • 2021/2022 Wildfires:

    2021/2022 Wildfires:

    A series of significant wildfires, including the January 2022 Colorado Fire and the October 2021 Astral Fire, continued the trend of damaging fire events.
  • 2021 Winter Storms

    2021 Winter Storms

    California experienced significant winter storms that brought heavy snow and ice to the mountains, impacting travel and infrastructure.
  • 2022 Drought & Floods:

    2022 Drought & Floods:

    The year saw a dramatic shift from drought conditions to heavy precipitation, leading to significant flooding.
  • 2023 Atmospheric Rivers:

    2023 Atmospheric Rivers:

    A series of powerful "Atmospheric River" events brought torrential rain and snow to California, causing widespread flooding and mudslides across the state.