Poway, CA (ZIP 92064) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 78 wildfires, 15 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Poway is wildfires, with 78 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Poway has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 7, 1956.
Poway 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 Poway was Debris Flow on Apr 9, 2020, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 11, 2005), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92064 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (78 events), floods (15 events), earthquakes (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poway, CA, with 78 events documented.
Yes, Poway (ZIP 92064) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Poway 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 92064 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Apr 9, 2020. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Poway, CA area (ZIP 92064). 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 →