Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 92211 in Palm Desert, CA. These include 27 earthquakes, 7 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $744K.
The dominant hazard type for Palm Desert is earthquakes, with 27 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 15, 1994.
Palm Desert 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 $724K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Palm Desert has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 92211 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (27 events), floods (7 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palm Desert, CA, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Palm Desert (ZIP 92211) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $724K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92211 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 $744K in property damage in the Palm Desert, CA area (ZIP 92211). 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 →