Gasquet, CA (ZIP 95543) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 40 wildfires, 4 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (40 total). Of these, 4 (10%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 17, 2024.
Gasquet has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 11, 2009.
Gasquet has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 2, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gasquet was Debris Flow on Mar 2, 2024, which caused $1.1K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95543 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (40 events), earthquakes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gasquet, CA, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Gasquet (ZIP 95543) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95543 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Mar 2, 2024. This event caused $1.1K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1K in property damage in the Gasquet, CA area (ZIP 95543). 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 →