Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 94024 in Los Altos, CA. These include 13 earthquakes, 5 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
Los Altos has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 Mar 2, 2024.
Los Altos has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 1998.
Los Altos has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Los Altos has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2000.
Los Altos has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Los Altos was EF2 Tornado on May 5, 1998, which caused $3.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 23, 2012), causing $2.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 11, 1951 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94024 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (13 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), wildfires (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Altos, CA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Los Altos (ZIP 94024) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 2, 2024.
Los Altos has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94024 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1998. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Los Altos, CA area (ZIP 94024). 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 →