ZIP code 92027, covering Escondido, CA, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 wildfires, 16 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $650K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Escondido is wildfires, with 82 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $645K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
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 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 4, 1972.
The most significant disaster event on record for Escondido was Flash Flood on Jan 11, 2005, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 27, 2008), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92027 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (82 events), floods (16 events), hailstorms (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Escondido, CA, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Escondido (ZIP 92027) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $645K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92027 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 11, 2005. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $650K in property damage in the Escondido, CA area (ZIP 92027). 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 →