Government records show 242 natural disaster events affecting the Quartz Hill, CA area (ZIP 93536) — a notably active disaster history. These include 220 wildfires, 14 earthquakes, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $25K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (220 total). Of these, 10 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 27, 2015.
Quartz Hill has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 15, 2015.
Quartz Hill has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2011.
Quartz Hill has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Quartz Hill was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 20, 2006, which caused $20K in property damage.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93536 has experienced 242 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (220 events), earthquakes (14 events), hailstorms (6 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Quartz Hill, CA, with 220 events documented.
Yes, Quartz Hill (ZIP 93536) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93536 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 20, 2006. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25K in property damage in the Quartz Hill, CA area (ZIP 93536). 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 →