ZIP code 95942, covering Butte Meadows, CA, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 wildfires, 14 earthquakes, and 1 hailstorm.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (60 total). Of these, 8 (13%) 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 Sep 26, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 5, 2024.
Butte Meadows has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2001.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95942 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (60 events), earthquakes (14 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butte Meadows, CA, with 60 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95942 was M4.1 Earthquake, which occurred on Apr 5, 2024. 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 →