Fremont, CA (ZIP 94539) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 39 earthquakes, 5 floods, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $251.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 39 recorded incidents (76% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
Fremont has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
Fremont has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Fremont has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 14, 1980.
Fremont 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 Fremont was EF1 Tornado on Jan 14, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 94539 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (39 events), floods (5 events), wildfires (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fremont, CA, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Fremont (ZIP 94539) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
Fremont has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 14, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94539 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 14, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $251.5K in property damage in the Fremont, CA area (ZIP 94539). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →