Oakland, CA (ZIP 94603) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 45 earthquakes and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 45 recorded incidents (94% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 1, 2023.
Oakland 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20 in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakland was Flood on Nov 22, 2024, which caused $10 in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94603 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (45 events) and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakland, CA, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Oakland (ZIP 94603) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 94603 was Flood, which occurred on Nov 22, 2024. This event caused $10 in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20 in property damage in the Oakland, CA area (ZIP 94603). 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 →