ZIP code 96044, covering Hornbrook, CA, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 122 wildfires, 3 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 95% of all recorded events (122 total). Of these, 12 (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 Jul 15, 2024.
Hornbrook has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 30, 2020.
Hornbrook has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Hornbrook has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2016.
Hornbrook has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 7, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hornbrook was Flood on Jan 1, 1997, which caused $11M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96044 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (122 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hornbrook, CA, with 122 events documented.
Yes, Hornbrook (ZIP 96044) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96044 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 1997. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Hornbrook, CA area (ZIP 96044). 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 →