Government records show 389 natural disaster events affecting the San Jose, CA area (ZIP 95135) — a notably active disaster history. These include 355 earthquakes, 26 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. A total of 44 injuries have been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (355 total). Of these, 4 (1%) 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 Nov 19, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 10, 2020.
San Jose has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 28, 2014.
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 Flood on May 8, 2005, which caused $2.3M in property damage. Another major event was 78 mph High Wind (Nov 24, 2001), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95135 has experienced 389 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (355 events), wildfires (26 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Jose, CA, with 355 events documented.
Yes, San Jose (ZIP 95135) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 28, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95135 was Flood, which occurred on May 8, 2005. This event caused $2.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the San Jose, CA area (ZIP 95135). 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 →