Orinda, CA (ZIP 94563) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 93 earthquakes, 15 floods, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $296.1K.
With 93 recorded incidents (83% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $296.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 23, 2024.
Orinda has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orinda was Flood on Dec 2, 2012, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 94563 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (93 events), floods (15 events), and wildfires (4 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orinda, CA, with 93 events documented.
Yes, Orinda (ZIP 94563) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $296.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94563 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 2, 2012. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $296.1K in property damage in the Orinda, CA area (ZIP 94563). 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 →