Carmel, CA (ZIP 93921) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 6 earthquakes, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 6 recorded incidents (40% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 1, 2008.
Carmel has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Carmel has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 6, 1992.
Carmel has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
Carmel has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 20, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carmel was Flood on Jan 11, 2001, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Mar 22, 2005), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93921 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (6 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carmel, CA, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Carmel (ZIP 93921) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Carmel has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 6, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93921 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 11, 2001. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Carmel, CA area (ZIP 93921). 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 →