Government records show 261 natural disaster events affecting the Desert Hot Sprin, CA area (ZIP 92240) — a notably active disaster history. These include 216 earthquakes, 33 wildfires, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M.
With 216 recorded incidents (83% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 19, 2025.
Desert Hot Sprin has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2023.
Desert Hot Sprin has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 1991.
Desert Hot Sprin has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 11, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Desert Hot Sprin was Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 3, 2017), causing $125K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92240 has experienced 261 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (216 events), wildfires (33 events), floods (10 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Desert Hot Sprin, CA, with 216 events documented.
Yes, Desert Hot Sprin (ZIP 92240) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92240 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2019. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Desert Hot Sprin, CA area (ZIP 92240). 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 →