Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 92008 in Carlsbad, CA. These include 9 wildfires, 7 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Carlsbad is wildfires, with 9 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Carlsbad has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $37.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Carlsbad has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 29, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carlsbad was Flood on Dec 19, 2010, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 11, 2005), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92008 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (9 events), floods (7 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlsbad, CA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Carlsbad (ZIP 92008) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Carlsbad has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 29, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92008 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 19, 2010. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.9M in property damage in the Carlsbad, CA area (ZIP 92008). 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 →