Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Milpitas, CA area (ZIP 95035). These include 65 earthquakes, 5 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Milpitas is earthquakes, with 65 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 2024.
Milpitas has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
Milpitas has experienced 4 floods on record. 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 Apr 13, 2024.
Milpitas has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 14, 1980.
Milpitas has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milpitas was EF1 Tornado on Jan 14, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95035 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (65 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (4 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milpitas, CA, with 65 events documented.
Yes, Milpitas (ZIP 95035) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
Milpitas has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 14, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95035 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 14, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Milpitas, CA area (ZIP 95035). 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 →