Government records show 406 natural disaster events affecting the Arvin, CA area (ZIP 93203) — a notably active disaster history. These include 338 earthquakes, 59 wildfires, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $95K.
The dominant hazard type for Arvin is earthquakes, with 338 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 12, 2024.
Wildfires account for 15% of the disaster record here, with 59 events documented. Of these, 2 (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 15, 2024.
Arvin has experienced 9 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arvin was Flood on Jan 5, 2017, which caused $36K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93203 has experienced 406 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (338 events), wildfires (59 events), and floods (9 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arvin, CA, with 338 events documented.
Yes, Arvin (ZIP 93203) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $95K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93203 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 5, 2017. This event caused $36K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $95K in property damage in the Arvin, CA area (ZIP 93203). 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 →