Government records show 211 natural disaster events affecting the Bakersfield, CA area (ZIP 93308) — a notably active disaster history. These include 117 wildfires, 79 earthquakes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.3M.
With 117 recorded incidents (55% of all events), wildfires 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 wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 16, 2024.
Earthquakes account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 79 events documented. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 27, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $18.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 25, 2023.
Bakersfield has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2016.
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 93308 has experienced 211 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (117 events), earthquakes (79 events), floods (11 events), and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bakersfield, CA, with 117 events documented.
Yes, Bakersfield (ZIP 93308) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.3M 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 93308 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 $18.3M in property damage in the Bakersfield, CA area (ZIP 93308). 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 →