ZIP code 92276, covering Thousand Palms, CA, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 earthquakes, 11 floods, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Thousand Palms is earthquakes, with 82 recorded events making up 84% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 1, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Thousand Palms has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 19, 2025.
Thousand Palms has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 5, 1991.
Thousand Palms 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 Thousand Palms was Flash Flood on Sep 9, 2017, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 17, 2005), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92276 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (82 events), floods (11 events), wildfires (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thousand Palms, CA, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Thousand Palms (ZIP 92276) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M 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 92276 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 9, 2017. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Thousand Palms, CA area (ZIP 92276). 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 →