La Mesa, CA (ZIP 91941) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 25 wildfires, 18 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (25 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 Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (61%) 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 $32.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
La Mesa has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 21, 1964.
La Mesa has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 25, 1958.
La Mesa has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Mesa was Flash Flood on Jan 22, 2024, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 21, 2010), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91941 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (25 events), floods (18 events), earthquakes (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Mesa, CA, with 25 events documented.
Yes, La Mesa (ZIP 91941) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
La Mesa has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91941 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 $33.2M in property damage in the La Mesa, CA area (ZIP 91941). 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 →