Government records show 617 natural disaster events affecting the Julian, CA area (ZIP 92036) — a notably active disaster history. These include 445 earthquakes, 142 wildfires, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $764K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (445 total). Of these, 2 (0%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Wildfires account for 23% of the disaster record here, with 142 events documented. Of these, 13 (9%) 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 May 31, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 $764K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
Julian has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Julian was Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2005, which caused $350K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92036 has experienced 617 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (445 events), wildfires (142 events), floods (24 events), and hailstorms (6 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Julian, CA, with 445 events documented.
Yes, Julian (ZIP 92036) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $764K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92036 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 8, 2005. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $764K in property damage in the Julian, CA area (ZIP 92036). 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 →