Ocotillo, CA (ZIP 92259) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 771 natural disaster events on record. These include 762 earthquakes, 5 floods, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $456K. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ocotillo is earthquakes, with 762 recorded events making up 99% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 Oct 27, 2025.
Ocotillo has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $456K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2023.
Ocotillo has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ocotillo was Flood on Jul 30, 2012, which caused $400K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92259 has experienced 771 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (762 events), floods (5 events), and wildfires (4 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 99% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ocotillo, CA, with 762 events documented.
Yes, Ocotillo (ZIP 92259) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $456K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92259 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 $456K in property damage in the Ocotillo, CA area (ZIP 92259). 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 →