Moss Beach, CA (ZIP 94038) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 5 earthquakes, 5 floods, and 1 extreme heat event. Total documented property damage amounts to $855.5K. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Moss Beach is earthquakes, with 5 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 28, 2023.
Moss Beach 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 $605.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2024.
Moss Beach 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.
Moss Beach 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 Moss Beach 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 94038 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (5 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moss Beach, CA, with 5 events documented.
Yes, Moss Beach (ZIP 94038) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $605.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94038 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 Moss Beach, CA area (ZIP 94038). 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 →