Biola, CA (ZIP 93606) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 11 earthquakes, 2 extreme heat events, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 11 recorded incidents (73% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 21, 1983.
Biola has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 14, 2020.
Biola has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2023.
Biola has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 12, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Biola was Excessive Heat on Aug 14, 2020, which caused $2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93606 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (11 events), extreme heat events (2 events), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Biola, CA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Biola (ZIP 93606) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93606 was Excessive Heat, which occurred on Aug 14, 2020. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Biola, CA area (ZIP 93606). 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 →