With 221 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 94588 in Pleasanton, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 194 earthquakes, 18 wildfires, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.9M.
With 194 recorded incidents (88% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Dec 24, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Pleasanton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 3, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pleasanton 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 94588 has experienced 221 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (194 events), wildfires (18 events), and floods (9 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pleasanton, CA, with 194 events documented.
Yes, Pleasanton (ZIP 94588) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94588 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 $35.9M in property damage in the Pleasanton, CA area (ZIP 94588). 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 →