Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 93263 in Shafter, CA. These include 20 earthquakes, 3 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Shafter is earthquakes, with 20 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 1, 2016.
Shafter has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 22, 2010.
Shafter has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2016.
Shafter has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shafter was Flood on Dec 19, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 22, 2010), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93263 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (20 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shafter, CA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Shafter (ZIP 93263) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 22, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93263 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 19, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Shafter, CA area (ZIP 93263). 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 →