Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Escondido, CA area (ZIP 92026). These include 52 wildfires, 11 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $150K.
With 52 recorded incidents (79% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 27, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Escondido has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 11, 2006.
Escondido has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 1991.
The most significant disaster event on record for Escondido was Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019, which caused $40K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92026 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (52 events), floods (11 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Escondido, CA, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Escondido (ZIP 92026) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Escondido has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92026 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2019. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $150K in property damage in the Escondido, CA area (ZIP 92026). 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 →