With 247 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 91759 in Mt Baldy, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 133 wildfires, 102 earthquakes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Mt Baldy is wildfires, with 133 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 6, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 41% of the disaster record here, with 102 events documented. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 7, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $113.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
Mt Baldy has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 25, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mt Baldy was Flood on Dec 19, 2010, which caused $97M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 11, 2005), causing $16M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91759 has experienced 247 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (133 events), earthquakes (102 events), floods (11 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mt Baldy, CA, with 133 events documented.
Yes, Mt Baldy (ZIP 91759) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $113.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
Mt Baldy has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 25, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91759 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 19, 2010. This event caused $97M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $113.7M in property damage in the Mt Baldy, CA area (ZIP 91759). 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 →