San Jose, CA (ZIP 95148) has experienced 156 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 142 earthquakes, 6 floods, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for San Jose is earthquakes, with 142 recorded events making up 91% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
San Jose has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 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 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 95148 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (142 events), floods (6 events), wildfires (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 142 events documented.
Yes, San Jose (ZIP 95148) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95148 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 $3.3M in property damage in the San Jose, CA area (ZIP 95148). 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 →