ZIP code 95525, covering Blue Lake, CA, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 earthquakes, 12 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm.
The dominant hazard type for Blue Lake is earthquakes, with 47 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 11, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. 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 Jan 13, 2025.
Blue Lake has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2003.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95525 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (47 events), wildfires (12 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Lake, CA, with 47 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95525 was M3.2 Earthquake, which occurred on Dec 11, 2025. 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 →