San Jose, CA (ZIP 95133) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 earthquakes, 8 floods, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 46 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for San Jose is earthquakes, with 38 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 13, 2024.
San Jose has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $540 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 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.
San Jose has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
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 95133 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (38 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Jose, CA, with 38 events documented.
Yes, San Jose (ZIP 95133) has 8 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 95133 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 95133). 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 →