Mojave, CA (ZIP 93501) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 earthquakes, 28 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Mojave is earthquakes, with 43 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 Jun 30, 2023.
There have been 28 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Mojave has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 26, 2019.
Mojave has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2005.
Mojave has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mojave was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2008, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 15, 2005), causing $198.5K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93501 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (43 events), wildfires (28 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mojave, CA, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Mojave (ZIP 93501) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93501 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2008. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Mojave, CA area (ZIP 93501). 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 →