Santa Ysabel, CA (ZIP 92070) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 243 natural disaster events on record. These include 157 wildfires, 70 earthquakes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $615K.
With 157 recorded incidents (65% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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 Sep 29, 2022.
Earthquakes account for 29% of the disaster record here, with 70 events documented. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 3, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $615K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 21, 2010.
Santa Ysabel has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Ysabel was Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2005, which caused $350K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92070 has experienced 243 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (157 events), earthquakes (70 events), floods (12 events), and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Ysabel, CA, with 157 events documented.
Yes, Santa Ysabel (ZIP 92070) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $615K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 21, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92070 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 8, 2005. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $615K in property damage in the Santa Ysabel, CA area (ZIP 92070). 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 →