With 501 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 93451 in Parkfield, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 416 earthquakes, 83 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 83% of all recorded events (416 total). Of these, 3 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Wildfires account for 17% of the disaster record here, with 83 events documented. Of these, 5 (6%) 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 Jul 10, 2023.
Parkfield has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parkfield was Debris Flow on Feb 28, 2014, which caused $1.5K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 9, 2023).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93451 has experienced 501 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (416 events), wildfires (83 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parkfield, CA, with 416 events documented.
Yes, Parkfield (ZIP 93451) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93451 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Feb 28, 2014. This event caused $1.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5K in property damage in the Parkfield, CA area (ZIP 93451). 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 →