Soquel, CA (ZIP 95073) has experienced 145 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 110 earthquakes, 24 floods, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 110 recorded incidents (76% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (4%) 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 Dec 4, 2014.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (38%) 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 $27.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Soquel has experienced 8 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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.
Soquel has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 20, 2010.
Soquel 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.
Soquel 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 Soquel was Flash Flood on Mar 24, 2011, which caused $15.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 13, 2009), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Jan 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95073 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (110 events), floods (24 events), wildfires (8 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Soquel, CA, with 110 events documented.
Yes, Soquel (ZIP 95073) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Soquel 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 95073 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 $27.6M in property damage in the Soquel, CA area (ZIP 95073). 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 →