Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Fall River Mills, CA area (ZIP 96028). These include 62 wildfires, 15 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms.
The dominant hazard type for Fall River Mills is wildfires, with 62 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (10%) 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 Aug 28, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 19% 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.
Fall River Mills 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 96028 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (62 events), earthquakes (15 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fall River Mills, CA, with 62 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96028 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 →