Madera, CA (ZIP 93637) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 15 earthquakes, 7 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Madera is earthquakes, with 15 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 30, 2003.
Madera has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $856K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 12, 2023.
Madera has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2023.
Madera has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Madera has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $232.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2002.
Madera 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 Madera was Flood on Apr 5, 2006, which caused $8.6M in property damage. Another major event was Excessive Heat (Aug 14, 2020), causing $2M in damages. 1" Hail on Apr 16, 1996 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93637 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (15 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (6 events), wildfires (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Madera, CA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Madera (ZIP 93637) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2023.
Madera has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $232.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93637 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 5, 2006. This event caused $8.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Madera, CA area (ZIP 93637). 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 →