Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 94037 in Montara, CA. These include 8 earthquakes, 4 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $855.5K. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (53% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 28, 2023.
Montara has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $605.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2014.
Montara has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
Montara 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montara was Flood on Feb 25, 2004, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 82 mph High Wind (Mar 19, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94037 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montara, CA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, Montara (ZIP 94037) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $605.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94037 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 25, 2004. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $855.5K in property damage in the Montara, CA area (ZIP 94037). 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 →