Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Cassel, CA area (ZIP 96016). These include 44 wildfires, 21 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms.
The dominant hazard type for Cassel is wildfires, with 44 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 Feb 3, 2020.
There have been 21 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 31% 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 Sep 8, 2023.
Cassel has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2014.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96016 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (44 events), earthquakes (21 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cassel, CA, with 44 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96016 was M4.3 Earthquake, which occurred on Sep 8, 2023. 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 →