ZIP code 93461, covering Shandon, CA, has 169 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 109 earthquakes and 60 wildfires.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (109 total). Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 30, 2022.
Wildfires account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 60 events documented. Of these, 2 (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 Jun 26, 2024.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93461 has experienced 169 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (109 events) and wildfires (60 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shandon, CA, with 109 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93461 was Wildfire: LAVENDER (210 acres), which occurred on Jun 26, 2024. 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 →