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95460 Mendocino, CA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Mendocino, CA (95460)

ZIP code 95460 in Mendocino, CA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 5 events documented. These include 4 wildfires and 1 tornado.

🔥 Wildfires — Most Frequent Hazard

With 4 recorded incidents (80% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 Jan 2, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Mendocino has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 5, 1998.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Mendocino, CA (95460)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95460 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (4 events) and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 95460?

Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mendocino, CA, with 4 events documented.

Has Mendocino (95460) ever been hit by a tornado?

Mendocino has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 5, 1998.

What was the worst natural disaster in Mendocino, CA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95460 was Wildfire: COMPTCHE (33.1K acres), which occurred on Jan 2, 2019. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

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 →

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