Gorman, CA (ZIP 93243) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 403 natural disaster events on record. These include 272 earthquakes, 125 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $135K.
The dominant hazard type for Gorman is earthquakes, with 272 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (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 May 19, 2025.
Wildfires account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 125 events documented. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 26, 2024.
Gorman has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2011.
Gorman has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gorman was Flash Flood on Oct 17, 2005, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93243 has experienced 403 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (272 events), wildfires (125 events), floods (5 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gorman, CA, with 272 events documented.
Yes, Gorman (ZIP 93243) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93243 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 17, 2005. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $135K in property damage in the Gorman, CA area (ZIP 93243). 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 →