Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 93627 in Helm, CA. These include 18 earthquakes, 6 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Helm is earthquakes, with 18 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 4, 2010.
Helm has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2009.
Helm has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 18, 2011.
Helm 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helm was Excessive Heat on Aug 14, 2020, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 4, 2009), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93627 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (18 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helm, CA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Helm (ZIP 93627) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 18, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93627 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 $4M in property damage in the Helm, CA area (ZIP 93627). 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 →