With 275 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 95338 in Mariposa, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 237 wildfires, 18 floods, and 17 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 237 recorded incidents (86% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (8%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (61%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $21.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 3, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 5, 2022.
Mariposa has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 21, 2017.
Mariposa has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mariposa was Flood on Jan 9, 2005, which caused $20.5M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Mar 22, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95338 has experienced 275 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (237 events), floods (18 events), earthquakes (17 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mariposa, CA, with 237 events documented.
Yes, Mariposa (ZIP 95338) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 3, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95338 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2005. This event caused $20.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.7M in property damage in the Mariposa, CA area (ZIP 95338). 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 →