Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Coachella, CA area (ZIP 92236). These include 93 earthquakes, 9 floods, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Coachella is earthquakes, with 93 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Coachella has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $662K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Coachella has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Coachella has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2018.
Coachella has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 9, 1978.
Coachella 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 Coachella was EF3 Tornado on Feb 9, 1978, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 30, 2018), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92236 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (93 events), floods (9 events), wildfires (4 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coachella, CA, with 93 events documented.
Yes, Coachella (ZIP 92236) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $662K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Coachella has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 9, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92236 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 9, 1978. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Coachella, CA area (ZIP 92236). 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 →