Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the San Diego, CA area (ZIP 92131). These include 66 wildfires, 17 floods, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (66 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (59%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
San Diego has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 10, 1966.
San Diego has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2000.
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 Flood (Dec 21, 2010), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92131 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (66 events), floods (17 events), earthquakes (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Diego, CA, with 66 events documented.
Yes, San Diego (ZIP 92131) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
San Diego has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $73K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92131 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 $4.7M in property damage in the San Diego, CA area (ZIP 92131). 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 →