Government records show 696 natural disaster events affecting the Petrolia, CA area (ZIP 95558) — a notably active disaster history. These include 663 earthquakes and 33 wildfires.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 95% of all recorded events (663 total). Of these, 19 (3%) 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 6, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 2, 2019.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95558 has experienced 696 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (663 events) and wildfires (33 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petrolia, CA, with 663 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95558 was M3.0 Earthquake, which occurred on Dec 6, 2024. 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 →