Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Palo Verde, CA area (ZIP 92266). These include 20 floods, 17 wildfires, and 9 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Palo Verde is floods, with 20 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Palo Verde has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 3, 1982.
Palo Verde has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 21, 2014.
Palo Verde has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 22, 1987.
Palo Verde has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 15, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palo Verde was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 15, 2007, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 31, 2021), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92266 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), wildfires (17 events), earthquakes (9 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palo Verde, CA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Palo Verde (ZIP 92266) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2025.
Palo Verde has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 22, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92266 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 15, 2007. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Palo Verde, CA area (ZIP 92266). 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 →