Downieville, CA (ZIP 95936) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 35 wildfires and 3 earthquakes.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Downieville has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 14, 2005.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95936 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (35 events) and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Downieville, CA, with 35 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95936 was Wildfire: CAP (1.8K acres), which occurred on Jan 2, 2019. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →