Ruth, CA (ZIP 95526) has experienced 109 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 earthquakes, 47 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5K.
With 59 recorded incidents (54% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 29, 2024.
There have been 47 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 43% 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 Oct 23, 2020.
Ruth has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2017.
Ruth has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ruth was Debris Flow on Feb 4, 2025, which caused $3.5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95526 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (59 events), wildfires (47 events), hailstorms (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ruth, CA, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Ruth (ZIP 95526) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95526 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Feb 4, 2025. This event caused $3.5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5K in property damage in the Ruth, CA area (ZIP 95526). 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 →