Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Garberville, CA area (ZIP 95542). These include 56 earthquakes and 39 wildfires.
The dominant hazard type for Garberville is earthquakes, with 56 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 26, 2025.
There have been 39 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 29, 2019.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95542 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (56 events) and wildfires (39 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garberville, CA, with 56 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95542 was M3.4 Earthquake, which occurred on Oct 26, 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 →