Whitmore, CA (ZIP 96096) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 26 wildfires and 15 earthquakes.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96096 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (26 events) and earthquakes (15 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitmore, CA, with 26 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96096 was M3.3 Earthquake, which occurred on Dec 14, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →