Federal records document 133 natural disaster events in the Mendota, CA area (ZIP 93640). These include 113 earthquakes, 16 wildfires, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $100K.
With 113 recorded incidents (85% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 20, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 29, 2019.
Mendota has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 12, 2023.
Mendota has experienced 1 tornado 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 Mendota was EF1 Tornado on Feb 14, 1998, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93640 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (113 events), wildfires (16 events), hailstorms (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mendota, CA, with 113 events documented.
Mendota has 1 recorded tornado event 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 93640 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 14, 1998. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100K in property damage in the Mendota, CA area (ZIP 93640). 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 →