ZIP code 94595, covering Walnut Creek, CA, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 earthquakes, 3 floods, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $250.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Walnut Creek is earthquakes, with 74 recorded events making up 94% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 30, 2025.
Walnut Creek has experienced 3 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 $250.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 23, 2024.
Walnut Creek has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walnut Creek was Flood on Dec 2, 2012, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94595 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (74 events), floods (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walnut Creek, CA, with 74 events documented.
Yes, Walnut Creek (ZIP 94595) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250.5K 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 94595 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 $250.5K in property damage in the Walnut Creek, CA area (ZIP 94595). 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 →