Twentynine Palms, CA (ZIP 92277) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 504 natural disaster events on record. These include 339 earthquakes, 118 floods, and 35 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (339 total). 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 Jul 11, 2025.
Floods account for 23% of the disaster record here, with 118 events documented. Of these, 17 (14%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 Aug 28, 2023.
Twentynine Palms has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Twentynine Palms has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 1, 1997.
Twentynine Palms has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Twentynine Palms was Flash Flood on Jul 14, 2024, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 9, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92277 has experienced 504 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (339 events), floods (118 events), wildfires (35 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Twentynine Palms, CA, with 339 events documented.
Yes, Twentynine Palms (ZIP 92277) has 118 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
Twentynine Palms has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92277 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 14, 2024. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Twentynine Palms, CA area (ZIP 92277). 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 →