Twentynine Palms, CA (ZIP 92278) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 9 earthquakes and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $123K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 2, 2000.
Twentynine Palms has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $123K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Twentynine Palms was Flash Flood on May 21, 2023, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92278 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (9 events) and floods (9 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Twentynine Palms, CA, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Twentynine Palms (ZIP 92278) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $123K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92278 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2023. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $123K in property damage in the Twentynine Palms, CA area (ZIP 92278). 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 →