Government records show 332 natural disaster events affecting the Livermore, CA area (ZIP 94550) — a notably active disaster history. These include 195 earthquakes, 129 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.9M. A total of 44 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Livermore is earthquakes, with 195 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 19, 2025.
Wildfires account for 39% of the disaster record here, with 129 events documented. Of these, 7 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 25, 2024.
Livermore has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $35.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Livermore has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 7, 2004.
Livermore 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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Livermore was Flood on Dec 29, 2005, which caused $18.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2006), causing $8.8M in damages. Flood on Dec 31, 2005 also caused significant damage ($8.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94550 has experienced 332 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (195 events), wildfires (129 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Livermore, CA, with 195 events documented.
Yes, Livermore (ZIP 94550) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94550 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 29, 2005. This event caused $18.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.9M in property damage in the Livermore, CA area (ZIP 94550). 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 →