Morgan Hill, CA (ZIP 95037) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 387 natural disaster events on record. These include 338 earthquakes, 37 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 44 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Morgan Hill is earthquakes, with 338 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (1%) 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 Feb 7, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (14%) 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 Oct 16, 2021.
Morgan Hill has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2012.
Morgan Hill has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 10, 2012.
Morgan Hill 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.
Morgan Hill 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 Morgan Hill was Flash Flood on Oct 13, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 78 mph High Wind (Nov 24, 2001), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95037 has experienced 387 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (338 events), wildfires (37 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morgan Hill, CA, with 338 events documented.
Yes, Morgan Hill (ZIP 95037) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95037 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 13, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Morgan Hill, CA area (ZIP 95037). 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 →