Chula Vista, CA (ZIP 91914) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 34 wildfires, 6 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $230K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Chula Vista is wildfires, with 34 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 Jun 24, 2024.
Chula Vista has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 30, 1988.
Chula Vista has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Chula Vista has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 25, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chula Vista was Flash Flood on Jan 22, 2024, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91914 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (34 events), earthquakes (6 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chula Vista, CA, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Chula Vista (ZIP 91914) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91914 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 22, 2024. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $230K in property damage in the Chula Vista, CA area (ZIP 91914). 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 →