Federal records document 192 natural disaster events in the Topaz, CA area (ZIP 96133). These include 144 earthquakes, 44 wildfires, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M.
With 144 recorded incidents (75% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 2, 2024.
There have been 44 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 May 4, 2021.
Topaz has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 31, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Topaz was Flood on Dec 31, 2022, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $973K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 96133 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (144 events), wildfires (44 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Topaz, CA, with 144 events documented.
Yes, Topaz (ZIP 96133) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 96133 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 31, 2022. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Topaz, CA area (ZIP 96133). 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 →