Fresno, CA (ZIP 93705) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 2 extreme heat events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 13 recorded incidents (68% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
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.
Fresno has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 1962.
Fresno has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 1, 1971.
Fresno has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 29, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fresno was Excessive Heat on Aug 14, 2020, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 2, 2006), causing $1.4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93705 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fresno, CA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Fresno (ZIP 93705) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Fresno has 2 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 1962.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93705 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 $4.1M in property damage in the Fresno, CA area (ZIP 93705). 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 →