Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 93274 in Tulare, CA. These include 8 floods, 3 earthquakes, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (8 total). Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2024.
Tulare has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 13, 1984.
Tulare has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2016.
Tulare has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tulare was Flood on Jan 3, 2011, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 19, 2010), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93274 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), earthquakes (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tulare, CA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Tulare (ZIP 93274) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2024.
Tulare has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93274 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 3, 2011. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Tulare, CA area (ZIP 93274). 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 →