Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 96136 in Wendel, CA. These include 26 wildfires and 8 earthquakes.
The dominant hazard type for Wendel is wildfires, with 26 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Wendel has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 13, 2017.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96136 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (26 events) and earthquakes (8 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wendel, CA, with 26 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96136 was Wildfire: R-3 SKEDDADLE (198 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 →