Federal records document 130 natural disaster events in the Big Bar, CA area (ZIP 96010). These include 74 wildfires, 50 earthquakes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.5K.
With 74 recorded incidents (57% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (16%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
There have been 50 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2025.
Big Bar has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $24.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 6, 2025.
Big Bar has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Bar was Winter Weather on Feb 6, 2025, which caused $12K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96010 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (74 events), earthquakes (50 events), blizzards (3 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Bar, CA, with 74 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96010 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Feb 6, 2025. This event caused $12K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.5K in property damage in the Big Bar, CA area (ZIP 96010). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
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 →