Avenal, CA (ZIP 93204) has experienced 175 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 142 earthquakes, 30 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $502K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (142 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 Jun 6, 2024.
Avenal has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 10, 2000.
Avenal has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avenal was 1" Hail on Oct 10, 2000, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93204 has experienced 175 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (142 events), wildfires (30 events), hailstorms (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avenal, CA, with 142 events documented.
Yes, Avenal (ZIP 93204) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93204 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Oct 10, 2000. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $502K in property damage in the Avenal, CA area (ZIP 93204). 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 →