Government records show 440 natural disaster events affecting the Calexico, CA area (ZIP 92231) — a notably active disaster history. These include 430 earthquakes, 6 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Calexico is earthquakes, with 430 recorded events making up 98% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 27, 2025.
Calexico has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
Calexico has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2015.
Calexico has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Calexico has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Calexico was Flood on Jan 22, 2024, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 7, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92231 has experienced 440 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (430 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (2 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 98% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calexico, CA, with 430 events documented.
Yes, Calexico (ZIP 92231) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92231 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 22, 2024. This event caused $4M 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 Calexico, CA area (ZIP 92231). 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 →