Litchfield, CA (ZIP 96117) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 wildfires, 10 earthquakes, and 3 hailstorms.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (52 total). Of these, 4 (8%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Litchfield has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 18, 2000.
Litchfield has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 1958.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96117 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (52 events), earthquakes (10 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Litchfield, CA, with 52 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96117 was Wildfire: R-1 MAPES (259 acres), which occurred on Mar 14, 2023. 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 →