Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 93463 in Ballard, CA. These include 30 wildfires, 10 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Ballard is wildfires, with 30 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. 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 Oct 24, 2021.
Ballard has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 6, 2020.
Ballard has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 22, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ballard was Flash Flood on Mar 22, 2005 and resulted in 2 deaths.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93463 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (30 events), earthquakes (10 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ballard, CA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Ballard (ZIP 93463) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 22, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93463 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 22, 2005. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
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 →