Bakersfield, CA (ZIP 93301) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 12 earthquakes, 10 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.2M.
With 12 recorded incidents (44% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 27, 2020.
Bakersfield has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $18.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 25, 2023.
Bakersfield has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2016.
Bakersfield has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bakersfield was Flood on Jan 2, 2011, which caused $12.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 19, 2010), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93301 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (12 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bakersfield, CA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Bakersfield (ZIP 93301) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93301 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 2, 2011. This event caused $12.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.2M in property damage in the Bakersfield, CA area (ZIP 93301). 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 →