Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 92127 in San Diego, CA. These include 34 wildfires and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 34 recorded incidents (81% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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.
San Diego has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 9, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Diego 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 92127 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (34 events) and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Diego, CA, with 34 events documented.
Yes, San Diego (ZIP 92127) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 9, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92127 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 $2.3M in property damage in the San Diego, CA area (ZIP 92127). 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 →