Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 93526 in Independence, CA. These include 20 wildfires, 15 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 20 recorded incidents (50% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 Mar 1, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 6, 2021.
Independence has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 21, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Independence was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93526 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (20 events), earthquakes (15 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Independence, CA, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Independence (ZIP 93526) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 21, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93526 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Independence, CA area (ZIP 93526). 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 →