Oceanside, CA (ZIP 92056) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 14 wildfires, 9 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (56% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Oceanside has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $37.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Oceanside has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 1991.
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 92056 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (14 events), floods (9 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oceanside, CA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Oceanside (ZIP 92056) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Oceanside has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92056 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 92056). 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 →