Federal records document 181 natural disaster events in the Claremont, CA area (ZIP 91711). These include 97 wildfires, 77 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $97.1M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Claremont is wildfires, with 97 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 6, 2020.
Earthquakes account for 43% of the disaster record here, with 77 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 7, 2025.
Claremont has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $97.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 8, 2022.
Claremont has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 25, 1965.
Claremont has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Claremont was Flood on Dec 19, 2010, which caused $97M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91711 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (97 events), earthquakes (77 events), floods (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Claremont, CA, with 97 events documented.
Yes, Claremont (ZIP 91711) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $97.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 8, 2022.
Claremont has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 25, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91711 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 19, 2010. This event caused $97M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $97.1M in property damage in the Claremont, CA area (ZIP 91711). 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 →