Fresno, CA (ZIP 93703) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 16 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fresno is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Fresno has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2002.
Fresno has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 1980.
Fresno 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 Fresno was EF1 Tornado on Feb 19, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Excessive Heat (Aug 14, 2020), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 2, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93703 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fresno, CA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Fresno (ZIP 93703) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Fresno has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93703 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 19, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Fresno, CA area (ZIP 93703). 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 →