San Jose, CA (ZIP 95121) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 earthquakes, 6 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for San Jose is earthquakes, with 64 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
San Jose has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
San Jose has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $520 in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
San Jose 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.
San Jose 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 San Jose 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 95121 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (64 events), wildfires (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Jose, CA, with 64 events documented.
Yes, San Jose (ZIP 95121) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95121 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 San Jose, CA area (ZIP 95121). 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 →