Princeton, CA (ZIP 95970) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 16 earthquakes, 4 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm.
With 16 recorded incidents (76% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 4, 2024.
Princeton has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 10, 2021.
Princeton has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 2, 2019.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95970 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (16 events), wildfires (4 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, CA, with 16 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95970 was M3.1 Earthquake, which occurred on Dec 4, 2024. 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 →