Hayward, CA (ZIP 94542) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 38 earthquakes and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (38 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 18, 2025.
Hayward 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 Jan 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hayward was Debris Flow on Nov 30, 2012, which caused $1K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94542 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (38 events) and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hayward, CA, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Hayward (ZIP 94542) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94542 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Nov 30, 2012. This event caused $1K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5K in property damage in the Hayward, CA area (ZIP 94542). 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 →