Boron, CA (ZIP 93516) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 11 earthquakes, 7 floods, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $56K.
The dominant hazard type for Boron is earthquakes, with 11 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 5, 2023.
Boron has experienced 7 floods 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). Flood-related events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
Boron has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boron was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2013, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 93516 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (11 events), floods (7 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boron, CA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Boron (ZIP 93516) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $56K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93516 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2013. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56K in property damage in the Boron, CA area (ZIP 93516). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →