Government records show 435 natural disaster events affecting the El Centro, CA area (ZIP 92243) — a notably active disaster history. These include 422 earthquakes, 8 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 97% of all recorded events (422 total). Of these, 2 (0%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 6, 2025.
El Centro has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
El Centro has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2015.
El Centro has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
El Centro 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 El Centro 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92243 has experienced 435 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (422 events), floods (8 events), hailstorms (3 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 97% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Centro, CA, with 422 events documented.
Yes, El Centro (ZIP 92243) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M 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 92243 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 $5.1M in property damage in the El Centro, CA area (ZIP 92243). 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 →