With 401 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 93562 in Argus, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 393 earthquakes and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $142K.
With 393 recorded incidents (98% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 18, 2023.
Argus has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Argus was Flash Flood on Sep 8, 2013, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93562 has experienced 401 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (393 events) and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 98% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Argus, CA, with 393 events documented.
Yes, Argus (ZIP 93562) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $142K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93562 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2013. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $142K in property damage in the Argus, CA area (ZIP 93562). 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 →