Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 95010 in Capitola, CA. These include 13 floods, 6 earthquakes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $18.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Capitola has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 11, 1991.
Capitola 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 Capitola was Flash Flood on Mar 24, 2011, which caused $15.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 11, 2001), causing $2M in damages. Debris Flow on Mar 22, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95010 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), earthquakes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Capitola, CA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.7M in property damage.
Yes, Capitola (ZIP 95010) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95010 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 $19.2M in property damage in the Capitola, CA area (ZIP 95010). 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 →