Lakeside, CA (ZIP 92040) has experienced 178 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 159 wildfires, 12 floods, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $608K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 159 recorded incidents (89% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $535K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Lakeside has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 27, 1963.
Lakeside has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 29, 2002.
Lakeside has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lakeside was Flash Flood on Jan 11, 2005, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 22, 2024), causing $100K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92040 has experienced 178 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (159 events), floods (12 events), earthquakes (5 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lakeside, CA, with 159 events documented.
Yes, Lakeside (ZIP 92040) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $535K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Lakeside has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $73K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92040 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 $608K in property damage in the Lakeside, CA area (ZIP 92040). 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 →