Del Mar, CA (ZIP 92014) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 10 wildfires, 9 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Del Mar has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Del Mar has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 10, 1966.
Del Mar has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2009.
Del Mar has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 29, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Del Mar was Debris Flow on Apr 9, 2020, which caused $2M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92014 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (10 events), floods (9 events), earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Del Mar, CA, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Del Mar (ZIP 92014) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Del Mar has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 29, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92014 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Apr 9, 2020. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Del Mar, CA area (ZIP 92014). 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 →