Federal records document 168 natural disaster events in the Kernville, CA area (ZIP 93238). These include 86 wildfires, 73 earthquakes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $642K.
The dominant hazard type for Kernville is wildfires, with 86 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 29, 2024.
Earthquakes account for 43% of the disaster record here, with 73 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 20, 2024.
Kernville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $642K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 6, 2019.
Kernville has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 2, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kernville was Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2013, which caused $225K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 22, 2013), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93238 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (86 events), earthquakes (73 events), floods (8 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kernville, CA, with 86 events documented.
Yes, Kernville (ZIP 93238) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $642K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 6, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93238 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2013. This event caused $225K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $642K in property damage in the Kernville, CA area (ZIP 93238). 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 →