Government records show 396 natural disaster events affecting the Bakersfield, CA area (ZIP 93311) — a notably active disaster history. These include 356 earthquakes, 26 wildfires, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $156.5K.
With 356 recorded incidents (90% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 11, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Bakersfield has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $156.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 25, 2023.
Bakersfield has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bakersfield was Debris Flow on Sep 3, 2017, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93311 has experienced 396 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (356 events), wildfires (26 events), floods (9 events), and hailstorms (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bakersfield, CA, with 356 events documented.
Yes, Bakersfield (ZIP 93311) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $156.5K 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 93311 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Sep 3, 2017. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $156.5K in property damage in the Bakersfield, CA area (ZIP 93311). 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 →