Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Firebaugh, CA area (ZIP 93622). These include 65 earthquakes, 50 wildfires, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Firebaugh is earthquakes, with 65 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 7, 2023.
There have been 50 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
Firebaugh has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 12, 2023.
Firebaugh has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 27, 2021.
Firebaugh has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 14, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Firebaugh was Debris Flow on Jan 27, 2021, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 27, 2021), causing $3.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93622 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (65 events), wildfires (50 events), hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Firebaugh, CA, with 65 events documented.
Yes, Firebaugh (ZIP 93622) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 27, 2021.
Firebaugh has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 14, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93622 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jan 27, 2021. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Firebaugh, CA area (ZIP 93622). 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 →