China Lake Nwc, CA (ZIP 93555) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 281 natural disaster events on record. These include 273 earthquakes, 7 floods, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $116K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 97% of all recorded events (273 total). 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 May 19, 2024.
China Lake Nwc has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $116K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2014.
China Lake Nwc has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for China Lake Nwc was Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2012, which caused $60K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93555 has experienced 281 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (273 events), floods (7 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in China Lake Nwc, CA, with 273 events documented.
Yes, China Lake Nwc (ZIP 93555) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $116K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93555 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2012. This event caused $60K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $116K in property damage in the China Lake Nwc, CA area (ZIP 93555). 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 →