Rio Dell, CA (ZIP 95562) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 earthquakes and 5 wildfires.
The dominant hazard type for Rio Dell is earthquakes, with 63 recorded events making up 93% of the area's disaster history. 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 Dec 6, 2025.
Rio Dell has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95562 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (63 events) and wildfires (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rio Dell, CA, with 63 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95562 was M3.0 Earthquake, which occurred on Dec 6, 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 →