Pauma Valley, CA (ZIP 92061) has experienced 128 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 wildfires, 40 earthquakes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $890K.
The dominant hazard type for Pauma Valley is wildfires, with 77 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) 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 Jun 27, 2021.
There have been 40 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 31, 2024.
Pauma Valley has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $890K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
Pauma Valley has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pauma Valley was Flash Flood on Nov 30, 2007, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 27, 2008), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92061 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (77 events), earthquakes (40 events), floods (10 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pauma Valley, CA, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Pauma Valley (ZIP 92061) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $890K 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 92061 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Nov 30, 2007. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $890K in property damage in the Pauma Valley, CA area (ZIP 92061). 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 →