ZIP code 93923, covering Carmel, CA, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 wildfires, 34 earthquakes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $377.8K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (47% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
There have been 34 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 10, 2016.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $127.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
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. 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 EF1 Tornado on Dec 6, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93923 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (46 events), earthquakes (34 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carmel, CA, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Carmel (ZIP 93923) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $127.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
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 93923 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 6, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $377.8K in property damage in the Carmel, CA area (ZIP 93923). 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 →