Anaheim, CA (ZIP 92801) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 26 earthquakes, 4 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (74% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Dec 5, 2023.
Anaheim has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2020.
Anaheim has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 7, 1992.
Anaheim has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anaheim was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 16, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92801 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (26 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anaheim, CA, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Anaheim (ZIP 92801) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $630K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2020.
Anaheim has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 7, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92801 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 16, 1986. 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 $5.6M in property damage in the Anaheim, CA area (ZIP 92801). 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 →