Cypress, CA (ZIP 90630) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 10 earthquakes, 3 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (67% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 2019.
Cypress has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Cypress has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 7, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cypress was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Dec 7, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90630 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cypress, CA, with 10 events documented.
Cypress has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 7, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90630 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 16, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Cypress, CA area (ZIP 90630). 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 →