Tecate, CA (ZIP 91980) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 wildfires, 2 earthquakes, and 1 hailstorm.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 96% of all recorded events (73 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Tecate has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 22, 1980.
Tecate has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 10, 2002.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 91980 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (73 events), earthquakes (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 96% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tecate, CA, with 73 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 91980 was Wildfire: BORDER 66 (296 acres), which occurred on Jul 31, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →