Murphys, CA (ZIP 95247) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 wildfires and 1 earthquake.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 98% of all recorded events (50 total). Of these, 3 (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 Aug 26, 2021.
Murphys has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 18, 1990.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95247 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (50 events) and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 98% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murphys, CA, with 50 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95247 was Wildfire: AIROLA (644 acres), which occurred on Aug 26, 2021. 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 →