Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 92118 in Coronado, CA. These include 19 floods, 15 earthquakes, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (51% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (68%) 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 $37.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 30, 2007.
Coronado has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 20, 1980.
Coronado has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coronado was Flash Flood on Jan 22, 2024, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Feb 27, 2017), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Dec 17, 2008 also caused significant damage ($860K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92118 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (19 events), earthquakes (15 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coronado, CA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37.5M in property damage.
Yes, Coronado (ZIP 92118) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2024.
Coronado has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 20, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92118 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 22, 2024. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.6M in property damage in the Coronado, CA area (ZIP 92118). 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 →