Fresno, CA (ZIP 93727) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fresno is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (38%) 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 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $24.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2006.
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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fresno was 1" Hail on May 20, 2002, which caused $24.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 19, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Excessive Heat on Aug 14, 2020 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93727 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fresno, CA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Fresno (ZIP 93727) has 13 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 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93727 was 1" Hail, which occurred on May 20, 2002. This event caused $24.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.6M in property damage in the Fresno, CA area (ZIP 93727). 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 →