Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Chula Vista, CA area (ZIP 91915). These include 44 wildfires, 5 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (83% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jun 24, 2024.
Chula Vista has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 18, 1992.
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 $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 29, 2021.
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 Flood on Apr 10, 2020, which caused $20K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91915 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (44 events), earthquakes (5 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chula Vista, CA, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Chula Vista (ZIP 91915) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91915 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 10, 2020. This event caused $20K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30K in property damage in the Chula Vista, CA area (ZIP 91915). 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 →