Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 95920 in Butte City, CA. These include 18 earthquakes and 8 wildfires.
With 18 recorded incidents (69% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 20, 2021.
Butte City has experienced 8 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 95920 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (18 events) and wildfires (8 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butte City, CA, with 18 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95920 was M3.8 Earthquake, which occurred on Apr 20, 2021. 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 →