ZIP code 94703, covering Berkeley, CA, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 earthquakes, 12 floods, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.1K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (64 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 $46.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 23, 2024.
Berkeley has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berkeley was Flood on Dec 11, 2014, which caused $45K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 94703 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (64 events), floods (12 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berkeley, CA, with 64 events documented.
Yes, Berkeley (ZIP 94703) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46.1K 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 94703 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 11, 2014. This event caused $45K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.1K in property damage in the Berkeley, CA area (ZIP 94703). 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 →