Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 95139 in San Jose, CA. These include 9 wildfires, 3 severe wind events, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 44 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 10, 2019.
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 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 6, 2003.
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 95139 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Jose, CA, with 9 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95139 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 95139). 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 →