San Jose, CA (ZIP 95134) has a moderate disaster history with 13 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 2 tornadoes, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (7 total). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40 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 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 1998.
San Jose has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
San Jose has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
San Jose has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Jose was EF2 Tornado on May 5, 1998, which caused $3.8M 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 95134 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), wildfires (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Jose, CA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40 in property damage.
Yes, San Jose (ZIP 95134) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40 in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2024.
San Jose has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95134 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1998. This event caused $3.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the San Jose, CA area (ZIP 95134). 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 →