ZIP code 91913, covering Chula Vista, CA, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 wildfires, 8 earthquakes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $975K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (34 total). 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 Jun 24, 2024.
Chula Vista has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 18, 1992.
Chula Vista has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $950K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2024.
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 Dec 17, 2008, which caused $860K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91913 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (34 events), earthquakes (8 events), floods (7 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chula Vista, CA, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Chula Vista (ZIP 91913) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $950K 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 91913 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 17, 2008. This event caused $860K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $975K in property damage in the Chula Vista, CA area (ZIP 91913). 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 →