Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Hat Creek, CA area (ZIP 96040). These include 32 wildfires, 17 earthquakes, and 5 hailstorms.
With 32 recorded incidents (59% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 17 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.
Hat Creek has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2017.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96040 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (32 events), earthquakes (17 events), and hailstorms (5 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hat Creek, CA, with 32 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96040 was M5.0 Earthquake, which occurred on Sep 8, 2023. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
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 →