ZIP code 95003, covering Aptos, CA, has 156 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 126 earthquakes, 17 floods, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 126 recorded incidents (81% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 19, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $21.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Aptos has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 16, 2021.
Aptos has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 20, 2010.
Aptos has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 20, 2001.
Aptos has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 24, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aptos was Flash Flood on Mar 24, 2011, which caused $15.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 13, 2009), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jan 11, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95003 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (126 events), floods (17 events), wildfires (8 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aptos, CA, with 126 events documented.
Yes, Aptos (ZIP 95003) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Aptos has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 20, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95003 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 24, 2011. This event caused $15.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.5M in property damage in the Aptos, CA area (ZIP 95003). 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 →