ZIP code 93242 in Laton, CA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 7 events documented. These include 2 hailstorms, 2 extreme heat events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Laton is hailstorms, with 2 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Laton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Laton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 1986.
Laton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laton was Excessive Heat on Aug 14, 2020, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 19, 2017), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93242 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laton, CA, with 2 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Laton (ZIP 93242) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2017.
Laton has 2 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93242 was Excessive Heat, which occurred on Aug 14, 2020. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Laton, CA area (ZIP 93242). 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 →