Caruthers, CA (ZIP 93609) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 earthquakes, 2 hailstorms, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (3 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 27, 1973.
Caruthers has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Caruthers has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Caruthers has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caruthers was Excessive Heat on Aug 14, 2020, which caused $2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93609 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caruthers, CA, with 3 events documented.
Yes, Caruthers (ZIP 93609) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93609 was Excessive Heat, which occurred on Aug 14, 2020. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Caruthers, CA area (ZIP 93609). 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 →