California City, CA (ZIP 93505) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 4 earthquakes, 4 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (4 total). 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 23, 2003.
California City has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2005.
California City has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for California City 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 93505 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in California City, CA, with 4 events documented.
Yes, California City (ZIP 93505) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93505 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 $1.7M in property damage in the California City, CA area (ZIP 93505). 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 →