Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Pala, CA area (ZIP 92059). These include 73 wildfires, 21 earthquakes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (73 total). Of these, 4 (5%) 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 Jul 14, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 20, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pala was Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Nov 30, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92059 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (73 events), earthquakes (21 events), and floods (11 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pala, CA, with 73 events documented.
Yes, Pala (ZIP 92059) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92059 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2005. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Pala, CA area (ZIP 92059). 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 →