San Leandro, CA (ZIP 94579) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 38 earthquakes and 1 flood. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 38 recorded incidents (97% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 13, 2025.
San Leandro has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Leandro was Flood on Mar 10, 2023 and resulted in 1 death.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94579 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (38 events) and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Leandro, CA, with 38 events documented.
Yes, San Leandro (ZIP 94579) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94579 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 10, 2023. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
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 →