Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 96017 in Castella, CA. These include 18 wildfires and 4 earthquakes.
With 18 recorded incidents (82% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Castella has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 29, 2005.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96017 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events) and earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Castella, CA, with 18 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96017 was Wildfire: ALTOONA (198 acres), which occurred on Jan 2, 2019. 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 →