With 829 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 91381 in Newhall, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 569 earthquakes, 258 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms.
With 569 recorded incidents (69% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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 14, 2022.
Wildfires account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 258 events documented. Of these, 8 (3%) 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 Jan 9, 2025.
Newhall has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 7, 2024.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91381 has experienced 829 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (569 events), wildfires (258 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newhall, CA, with 569 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91381 was Wildfire: HURST (831 acres), which occurred on Jan 9, 2025. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →