Lakehead, CA (ZIP 96051) has experienced 129 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 105 wildfires, 22 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (105 total). Of these, 10 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 17, 2013.
Lakehead has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
Lakehead has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakehead was Debris Flow on Feb 22, 2024 and resulted in 2 deaths.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96051 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (105 events), earthquakes (22 events), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakehead, CA, with 105 events documented.
Yes, Lakehead (ZIP 96051) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96051 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Feb 22, 2024. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. 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 →