Korbel, CA (ZIP 95550) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 earthquakes, 24 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm.
With 60 recorded incidents (71% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 24 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 28% 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.
Korbel 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 95550 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (60 events), wildfires (24 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Korbel, CA, with 60 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95550 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 →