With 1,117 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 92251 in Imperial, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 1,104 earthquakes, 9 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $594K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Imperial is earthquakes, with 1,104 recorded events making up 99% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (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.
Imperial has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $594K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
Imperial has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 9, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Imperial was Flood on Jul 30, 2012, which caused $400K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92251 has experienced 1,117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (1,104 events), floods (9 events), and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 99% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Imperial, CA, with 1,104 events documented.
Yes, Imperial (ZIP 92251) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $594K 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 92251 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 30, 2012. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $594K in property damage in the Imperial, CA area (ZIP 92251). 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 →