Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 94062 in Woodside, CA. These include 29 earthquakes, 12 floods, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (64% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $18.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 2, 2024.
Woodside 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.
Woodside 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.
Woodside has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 1951.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodside was Flood on Dec 31, 2005, which caused $7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2006), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Dec 31, 2005 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94062 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (29 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodside, CA, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Woodside (ZIP 94062) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 2, 2024.
Woodside has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 1951.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94062 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 31, 2005. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Woodside, CA area (ZIP 94062). 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 →