Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Taft, CA area (ZIP 93268). These include 23 earthquakes, 22 wildfires, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Taft is earthquakes, with 23 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 5, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 42% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Taft has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 29, 2010.
Taft has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Taft 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 Mar 17, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taft was Flood on Dec 29, 2010, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 17, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93268 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (23 events), wildfires (22 events), floods (6 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taft, CA, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Taft (ZIP 93268) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 29, 2010.
Taft 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 Mar 17, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93268 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 29, 2010. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Taft, CA area (ZIP 93268). 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 →