Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Potrero, CA area (ZIP 91963). These include 115 wildfires, 2 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7K.
The dominant hazard type for Potrero is wildfires, with 115 recorded events making up 95% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 Jul 31, 2024.
Potrero has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 22, 1980.
Potrero has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2014.
Potrero has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 6, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Potrero was Flash Flood on Aug 1, 2005, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91963 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (115 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Potrero, CA, with 115 events documented.
Yes, Potrero (ZIP 91963) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91963 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 1, 2005. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7K in property damage in the Potrero, CA area (ZIP 91963). 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 →