Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 94402 in San Mateo, CA. These include 7 floods, 2 severe wind events, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $17.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2024.
San Mateo 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.
San Mateo has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 28, 2023.
San Mateo 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Mateo 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 94402 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Mateo, CA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.5M in property damage.
Yes, San Mateo (ZIP 94402) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.5M 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 94402 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 $17.8M in property damage in the San Mateo, CA area (ZIP 94402). 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 →