ZIP code 96134, covering Tulelake, CA, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 85 wildfires, 2 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $60K.
With 85 recorded incidents (97% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (12%) 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 Oct 3, 2024.
Tulelake has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 1997.
Tulelake has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tulelake was 1.2" Hail on Jun 11, 1997, which caused $60K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96134 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (85 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tulelake, CA, with 85 events documented.
Tulelake has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 1958.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96134 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 11, 1997. This event caused $60K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60K in property damage in the Tulelake, CA area (ZIP 96134). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
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 →