Federal records document 187 natural disaster events in the Salton City, CA area (ZIP 92275). These include 183 earthquakes, 3 floods, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M.
With 183 recorded incidents (98% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 Aug 14, 2024.
Salton City has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2025.
Salton City has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salton City was Flash Flood on Aug 25, 2025, which caused $2.5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92275 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (183 events), floods (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 98% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salton City, CA, with 183 events documented.
Yes, Salton City (ZIP 92275) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92275 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 25, 2025. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Salton City, CA area (ZIP 92275). 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 →