Pioneertown, CA (ZIP 92268) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 729 natural disaster events on record. These include 657 earthquakes, 46 floods, and 21 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (657 total). Of these, 12 (2%) 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 Oct 1, 2021.
There have been 46 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (15%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Pioneertown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 4, 2008.
Pioneertown 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 Sep 24, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pioneertown was Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 12, 2018), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92268 has experienced 729 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (657 events), floods (46 events), wildfires (21 events), tornadoes (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pioneertown, CA, with 657 events documented.
Yes, Pioneertown (ZIP 92268) has 46 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
Pioneertown has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $37.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 4, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92268 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 $4.1M in property damage in the Pioneertown, CA area (ZIP 92268). 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 →