Kingsburg, CA (ZIP 93631) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kingsburg is floods, with 7 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $657K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 5, 2023.
Kingsburg has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Kingsburg has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 1991.
Kingsburg 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.
Kingsburg has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 4, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kingsburg was 1" Hail on Jun 6, 1998, which caused $17.1M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Apr 11, 2012), causing $10M in damages. 1" Hail on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93631 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingsburg, CA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $657K in property damage.
Yes, Kingsburg (ZIP 93631) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $657K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 5, 2023.
Kingsburg has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93631 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 6, 1998. This event caused $17.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35M in property damage in the Kingsburg, CA area (ZIP 93631). 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 →