Government records show 256 natural disaster events affecting the Benton, CA area (ZIP 93512) — a notably active disaster history. These include 151 severe wind events, 89 earthquakes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Benton is severe wind events, with 151 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 39 (26%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 16, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 35% of the disaster record here, with 89 events documented. 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 Dec 28, 2025.
Benton has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2022.
Benton 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2013.
Benton has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benton was Avalanche on Jan 28, 2021, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 115 mph High Wind (Dec 14, 2002), causing $220K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93512 has experienced 256 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include severe wind events (151 events), earthquakes (89 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (3 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is severe wind events, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Severe wind events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benton, CA, with 151 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Benton (ZIP 93512) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93512 was Avalanche, which occurred on Jan 28, 2021. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Benton, CA area (ZIP 93512). 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 →