Mecca, CA (ZIP 92254) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 10 earthquakes, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 12 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Mecca has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 25, 2024.
Mecca has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 6, 2024.
Mecca has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mecca was EF1 Tornado on Aug 6, 2015, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 11, 2012), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92254 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), earthquakes (10 events), wildfires (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mecca, CA, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mecca (ZIP 92254) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2024.
Mecca has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $18M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92254 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 2015. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.6M in property damage in the Mecca, CA area (ZIP 92254). 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 →