Carmel Valley, CA (ZIP 93924) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 wildfires, 16 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 55 recorded incidents (71% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (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 Oct 18, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 10, 2016.
Carmel Valley has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10.5K 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 Valley has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 20, 2010.
Carmel Valley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carmel Valley was Debris Flow on Jan 4, 2017, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 93924 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (55 events), earthquakes (16 events), floods (5 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carmel Valley, CA, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Carmel Valley (ZIP 93924) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 93924 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jan 4, 2017. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5K in property damage in the Carmel Valley, CA area (ZIP 93924). 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 →