Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 95126 in San Jose, CA. These include 9 floods, 3 earthquakes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (56% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Flood-related events have caused a combined $540 in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
San Jose has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 18, 1989.
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 95126 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Jose, CA, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $540 in property damage.
Yes, San Jose (ZIP 95126) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $540 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95126 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 95126). 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 →