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