Whitethorn, CA (ZIP 95589) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 earthquakes and 22 wildfires.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (42 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 17, 2020.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 95589 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (42 events) and wildfires (22 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitethorn, CA, with 42 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95589 was M3.1 Earthquake, which occurred on Jan 17, 2020. 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 →