Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 95348 in Merced, CA. These include 13 floods, 9 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (13 total). Of these, 4 (31%) 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 $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Merced has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Merced has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2012.
Merced has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $445K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 16, 2002.
Merced has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 14, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Merced was Flood on Jan 9, 2023, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 4, 2006), causing $9.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95348 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), wildfires (9 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Merced, CA, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Merced (ZIP 95348) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Merced has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $445K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 16, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95348 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2023. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Merced, CA area (ZIP 95348). 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 →