Branscomb, CA (ZIP 95417) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 11 earthquakes, 11 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm.
With 11 recorded incidents (48% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 48% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 Feb 3, 2020.
Branscomb has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 1986.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95417 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (11 events), wildfires (11 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Branscomb, CA, with 11 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95417 was M3.6 Earthquake, which occurred on Jun 23, 2024. 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 →