Huron, CA (ZIP 93234) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 417 natural disaster events on record. These include 397 earthquakes, 9 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 95% of all recorded events (397 total). Of these, 4 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 26, 2025.
Huron has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 7, 2024.
Huron has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 7, 2011.
Huron has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $522K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 10, 2000.
Huron has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 22, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Huron was Flood on Jan 2, 2006, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Oct 10, 2000), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93234 has experienced 417 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (397 events), wildfires (9 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 95% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Huron, CA, with 397 events documented.
Yes, Huron (ZIP 93234) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 7, 2011.
Huron has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 22, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93234 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 2, 2006. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Huron, CA area (ZIP 93234). 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 →