Vallecito, CA (ZIP 95251) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 33 wildfires and 1 earthquake.
With 33 recorded incidents (97% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Vallecito 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 95251 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (33 events) and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vallecito, CA, with 33 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95251 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 →