Oceanside, CA (ZIP 92054) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 6 floods, 4 wildfires, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $37.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Oceanside has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Oceanside has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 25, 1960.
Oceanside has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 8, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oceanside was Flood on Dec 19, 2010, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 11, 2005), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92054 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), wildfires (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oceanside, CA, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37.8M in property damage.
Yes, Oceanside (ZIP 92054) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Oceanside has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 8, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92054 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 19, 2010. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.9M in property damage in the Oceanside, CA area (ZIP 92054). 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 →