Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Spring Valley, CA area (ZIP 91978). These include 44 wildfires, 5 floods, and 2 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $275K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (44 total). 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 Aug 2, 2019.
Spring Valley has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Spring Valley has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 12, 2005.
Spring Valley has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 25, 1958.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spring Valley 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 91978 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (44 events), floods (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring Valley, CA, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Spring Valley (ZIP 91978) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $275K 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 91978 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 $275K in property damage in the Spring Valley, CA area (ZIP 91978). 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 →