Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 92242 in Big River, CA. These include 14 floods, 4 wildfires, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $218K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 14 recorded incidents (70% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $113K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Big River has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 28, 2025.
Big River has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 18, 1972.
Big River has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big River was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 8, 2014, which caused $80K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92242 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), wildfires (4 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big River, CA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $113K in property damage.
Yes, Big River (ZIP 92242) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $113K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2025.
Big River has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 18, 1972.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92242 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 8, 2014. This event caused $80K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $218K in property damage in the Big River, CA area (ZIP 92242). 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 →