Vista, CA (ZIP 92083) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 18 wildfires, 6 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $365K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Vista is wildfires, with 18 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Vista has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Vista 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 Vista was Flash Flood on Apr 10, 2020, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92083 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events), floods (6 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vista, CA, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Vista (ZIP 92083) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $340K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 10, 2020.
Vista 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 92083 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 10, 2020. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $365K in property damage in the Vista, CA area (ZIP 92083). 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 →