ZIP code 92021, covering El Cajon, CA, has 122 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 113 wildfires, 7 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $175K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 93% of all recorded events (113 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 2, 2019.
El Cajon has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $175K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
El Cajon has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 28, 1952.
El Cajon has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 29, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for El Cajon was Flash Flood on Jan 22, 2024, which caused $100K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92021 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (113 events), floods (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Cajon, CA, with 113 events documented.
Yes, El Cajon (ZIP 92021) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $175K 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 92021 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 22, 2024. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $175K in property damage in the El Cajon, CA area (ZIP 92021). 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 →