San Ysidro, CA (ZIP 92173) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 8 earthquakes, 7 floods, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (8 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 1, 2017.
San Ysidro has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $980K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 6, 2024.
San Ysidro has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
San Ysidro 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 Apr 13, 1956.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Ysidro was Flash Flood on Dec 17, 2008, which caused $860K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92173 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (8 events), floods (7 events), wildfires (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Ysidro, CA, with 8 events documented.
Yes, San Ysidro (ZIP 92173) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $980K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 6, 2024.
San Ysidro 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 Apr 13, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92173 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 17, 2008. This event caused $860K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the San Ysidro, CA area (ZIP 92173). 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 →