Paynes Creek, CA (ZIP 96075) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 wildfires, 18 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 (79 total). Of these, 12 (15%) 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 Jun 28, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 3, 2025.
Paynes Creek 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 Oct 25, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paynes Creek was Flash Flood on Oct 25, 2014 and resulted in 2 deaths.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96075 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (79 events), earthquakes (18 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paynes Creek, CA, with 79 events documented.
Yes, Paynes Creek (ZIP 96075) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 25, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96075 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 25, 2014. 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 →