Newark, CA (ZIP 94560) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 13 earthquakes, 6 floods, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Newark is earthquakes, with 13 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
Newark has experienced 6 floods on record. 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.
Newark 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 Newark was Flood on Dec 23, 2012, which caused $2.7M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94560 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (13 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newark, CA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Newark (ZIP 94560) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94560 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 23, 2012. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Newark, CA area (ZIP 94560). 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 →