Federal records document 135 natural disaster events in the Los Gatos, CA area (ZIP 95032). These include 114 earthquakes, 13 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 44 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Los Gatos is earthquakes, with 114 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 4, 2014.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Los Gatos has experienced 4 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Los Gatos has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 7, 2004.
Los Gatos has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Los Gatos was 78 mph High Wind on Nov 24, 2001, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95032 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (114 events), wildfires (13 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Gatos, CA, with 114 events documented.
Yes, Los Gatos (ZIP 95032) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95032 was 78 mph High Wind, which occurred on Nov 24, 2001. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Los Gatos, CA area (ZIP 95032). 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 →