How many disasters have been declared in California?

California has had 398 federal disaster declarations since 1953, including 43 since 2022.

What is the most recent disaster declaration in California?

FM-5679-CA (Norte Fire) was declared on 10/16/2026 and covers 1 area.

Fire declarations are the most common (300), followed by flood (41) and severe storm (23).

Checked Oct 30, 2026

398 federal declarations since 1953, most recently FM-5679-CA on 10/16/2026.

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How many disasters have been declared in California?: California has had 398 federal disaster declarations since 1953, including 43 since 2022.
What is the most recent disaster declaration in California?: FM-5679-CA (Norte Fire) was declared on 10/16/2026 and covers 1 area.
What kind of disaster is most common in California?: Fire declarations are the most common (300), followed by flood (41) and severe storm (23).