Palm Springs, CA (ZIP 92262) has experienced 129 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 earthquakes, 58 wildfires, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (58 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 2019.
Wildfires account for 45% of the disaster record here, with 58 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Palm Springs has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 1991.
Palm Springs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 11, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palm Springs was Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 14, 2019), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 9, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92262 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (58 events), wildfires (58 events), floods (11 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palm Springs, CA, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Palm Springs (ZIP 92262) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92262 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2019. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Palm Springs, CA area (ZIP 92262). 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 →