ZIP code 96041, covering Hayfork, CA, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 67 wildfires, 42 earthquakes, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.5K.
With 67 recorded incidents (57% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (13%) 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 Sep 14, 2020.
There have been 42 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2025.
Hayfork has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2020.
Hayfork 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hayfork 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 96041 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (67 events), earthquakes (42 events), hailstorms (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hayfork, CA, with 67 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96041 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 Hayfork, CA area (ZIP 96041). 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 →