Acton, CA (ZIP 93510) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 341 natural disaster events on record. These include 192 wildfires, 142 earthquakes, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M.
With 192 recorded incidents (56% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (5%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 11, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 142 events documented. Of these, 4 (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 Jan 12, 1998.
Acton has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2017.
Acton 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2005.
Acton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Acton was Flash Flood on Feb 20, 2005, which caused $8M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93510 has experienced 341 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (192 events), earthquakes (142 events), hailstorms (5 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Acton, CA, with 192 events documented.
Yes, Acton (ZIP 93510) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93510 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 20, 2005. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Acton, CA area (ZIP 93510). 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 →