Salinas, CA (ZIP 93905) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 6 earthquakes, 5 floods, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Salinas is earthquakes, with 6 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 25, 1980.
Salinas has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 3, 2024.
Salinas has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salinas was Flood on Mar 24, 2011, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Oct 13, 2009), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93905 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (6 events), floods (5 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salinas, CA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Salinas (ZIP 93905) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93905 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 24, 2011. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Salinas, CA area (ZIP 93905). 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 →