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94063 Redwood City, CA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Redwood City, CA (94063)

ZIP code 94063 in Redwood City, CA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 6 floods, 1 earthquake, and 1 extreme heat event. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.

🌊 Floods — Primary Hazard

Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 11, 2014.

🌍 Earthquakes

Redwood City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 24, 1984.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Redwood City 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.

💨 Severe wind events

Redwood City 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Redwood City was Flood on Dec 23, 2012, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Dec 11, 2014), causing $500K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Redwood City, CA (94063)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94063 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 94063?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Redwood City, CA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 94063 (Redwood City) prone to flooding?

Yes, Redwood City (ZIP 94063) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 11, 2014.

What was the worst natural disaster in Redwood City, CA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94063 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 23, 2012. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 94063?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Redwood City, CA area (ZIP 94063). 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 →

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