Imperial Beach, CA (ZIP 91932) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 9 earthquakes, 5 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $975K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (56% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 7, 2003.
Imperial Beach has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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.
Imperial Beach 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.
Imperial Beach has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Imperial Beach 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 91932 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (9 events), floods (5 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Imperial Beach, CA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Imperial Beach (ZIP 91932) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $950K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2024.
Imperial Beach 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 91932 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 Imperial Beach, CA area (ZIP 91932). 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 →