Carlsbad, CA (ZIP 92009) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 13 wildfires, 4 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $125K.
The dominant hazard type for Carlsbad is wildfires, with 13 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Carlsbad has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Carlsbad has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 29, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carlsbad was Flash Flood on Apr 10, 2020, which caused $70K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92009 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (13 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carlsbad, CA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Carlsbad (ZIP 92009) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K 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. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 29, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92009 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 10, 2020. This event caused $70K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125K in property damage in the Carlsbad, CA area (ZIP 92009). 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 →