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94089 Sunnyvale, CA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Sunnyvale, CA (94089)

ZIP code 94089 in Sunnyvale, CA has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 3 floods, 2 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Sunnyvale is floods, with 3 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Sunnyvale has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 1998.

💨 Severe wind events

Sunnyvale has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 18, 2010.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Sunnyvale 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Sunnyvale, CA (94089)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94089 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 94089?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunnyvale, CA, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 94089 (Sunnyvale) prone to flooding?

Yes, Sunnyvale (ZIP 94089) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2024.

Has Sunnyvale (94089) ever been hit by a tornado?

Sunnyvale has 2 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 1998.

What was the worst natural disaster in Sunnyvale, CA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94089 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 94089?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Sunnyvale, CA area (ZIP 94089). 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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