San Diego, CA (ZIP 92122) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 8 wildfires, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $615.3K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for San Diego is floods, with 8 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $590.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2021.
San Diego has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
San Diego has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 10, 1966.
San Diego has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2009.
San Diego has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 20, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Diego was Flash Flood on Mar 5, 2005, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92122 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), wildfires (8 events), earthquake (1 event), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Diego, CA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $590.3K in property damage.
Yes, San Diego (ZIP 92122) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $590.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2021.
San Diego has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 20, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92122 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 5, 2005. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $615.3K in property damage in the San Diego, CA area (ZIP 92122). 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 →