Government agency data shows 24 natural disaster events for ZIP 93906 in Salinas, CA. These include 15 earthquakes, 8 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M.
With 15 recorded incidents (63% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 27, 2025.
Salinas has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 3, 2024.
Salinas has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 24, 2001.
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 (Jan 11, 2001), causing $2M in damages. Debris Flow on Mar 22, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93906 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (15 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salinas, CA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Salinas (ZIP 93906) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M 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 93906 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 $6.4M in property damage in the Salinas, CA area (ZIP 93906). 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 →