Prather, CA (ZIP 93651) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 wildfires, 5 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Prather is wildfires, with 46 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 15, 2022.
Prather has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Prather has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 25, 2005.
Prather 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prather 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 93651 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (46 events), floods (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prather, CA, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Prather (ZIP 93651) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $142K 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 93651 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 Prather, CA area (ZIP 93651). 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 →