Helena, CA (ZIP 96048) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 wildfires, 10 earthquakes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.5K.
With 62 recorded incidents (82% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (11%) 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 Feb 6, 2024.
Helena has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 3, 2018.
Helena 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.
Helena has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helena 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 96048 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (62 events), earthquakes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helena, CA, with 62 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96048 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 Helena, CA area (ZIP 96048). 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 →