Santa Cruz, CA (ZIP 95064) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 2 earthquakes, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (78% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Santa Cruz has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 6, 1977.
Santa Cruz has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 14, 2024.
Santa Cruz has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz was Flood on Jan 1, 2006, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 11, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95064 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Cruz, CA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Santa Cruz (ZIP 95064) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Santa Cruz has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95064 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 1, 2006. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Santa Cruz, CA area (ZIP 95064). 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 →