ZIP code 96101, covering Alturas, CA, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 wildfires, 8 earthquakes, and 5 hailstorms.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (45 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 9, 2024.
Alturas has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 9, 2011.
Alturas has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2003.
Alturas has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 1999.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96101 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (45 events), earthquakes (8 events), hailstorms (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alturas, CA, with 45 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96101 was Wildfire: NORTH (4.4K acres), which occurred on Dec 9, 2024. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →