Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 93230 in Hanford, CA. These include 9 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (39% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 10, 2023.
Hanford has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $13.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2016.
Hanford has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 4, 2003.
Hanford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanford was 1" Hail on Apr 11, 2012, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Apr 8, 1999), causing $3.4M in damages. Flood on Jan 8, 2017 also caused significant damage ($637.2K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93230 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), hailstorms (7 events), earthquakes (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanford, CA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Hanford (ZIP 93230) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 10, 2023.
Hanford has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93230 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Apr 11, 2012. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.4M in property damage in the Hanford, CA area (ZIP 93230). 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 →