Indio, CA (ZIP 92203) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 43 earthquakes, 5 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $457K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (43 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Indio has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $457K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Indio has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2018.
Indio has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Indio was Flash Flood on Aug 25, 2013, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 17, 2005), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92203 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (43 events), floods (5 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Indio, CA, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Indio (ZIP 92203) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $457K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92203 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 25, 2013. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $457K in property damage in the Indio, CA area (ZIP 92203). 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 →