Holtville, CA (ZIP 92250) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 389 natural disaster events on record. These include 379 earthquakes, 4 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $635K.
With 379 recorded incidents (97% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (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 5, 2025.
Holtville has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Holtville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
Holtville has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2015.
Holtville 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 Holtville was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 7, 2011, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92250 has experienced 389 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (379 events), wildfires (4 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), 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 Holtville, CA, with 379 events documented.
Yes, Holtville (ZIP 92250) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K 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 92250 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 7, 2011. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $635K in property damage in the Holtville, CA area (ZIP 92250). 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 →