Chula Vista, CA (ZIP 91910) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 17 earthquakes, 12 floods, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 30, 2007.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $31.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Chula Vista has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 25, 1958.
Chula Vista 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 Apr 13, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chula Vista was Flash Flood on Jan 22, 2024, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Dec 17, 2008), causing $860K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91910 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (17 events), floods (12 events), wildfires (11 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chula Vista, CA, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Chula Vista (ZIP 91910) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $31.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2024.
Chula Vista 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 Apr 13, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91910 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 22, 2024. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.4M in property damage in the Chula Vista, CA area (ZIP 91910). 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 →