With 1,277 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 92227 in Brawley, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 1,260 earthquakes, 9 floods, and 5 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 99% of all recorded events (1,260 total). Of these, 16 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 23, 2025.
Brawley has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2025.
Brawley has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 3, 2020.
Brawley has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brawley was Flash Flood on Aug 25, 2025, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92227 has experienced 1,277 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (1,260 events), floods (9 events), wildfires (5 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 99% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brawley, CA, with 1,260 events documented.
Yes, Brawley (ZIP 92227) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92227 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 25, 2025. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Brawley, CA area (ZIP 92227). 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 →