Government records show 210 natural disaster events affecting the San Jose, CA area (ZIP 95132) — a notably active disaster history. These include 190 earthquakes, 8 wildfires, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 47 injuries.
With 190 recorded incidents (90% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (3%) 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 Sep 13, 2024.
San Jose has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 3, 2024.
San Jose has experienced 6 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
San Jose has experienced 4 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 Jan 18, 2010.
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.
San Jose has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 14, 1980.
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. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jan 14, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95132 has experienced 210 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (190 events), wildfires (8 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Jose, CA, with 190 events documented.
Yes, San Jose (ZIP 95132) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
San Jose has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 14, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95132 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 $1.3M in property damage in the San Jose, CA area (ZIP 95132). 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 →