Government records show 463 natural disaster events affecting the White Water, CA area (ZIP 92282) — a notably active disaster history. These include 281 earthquakes, 170 wildfires, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (281 total). Of these, 3 (1%) 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 9, 2025.
Wildfires account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 170 events documented. Of these, 7 (4%) 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 Jan 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 2% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2023.
White Water has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 22, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Water was Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 14, 2019), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92282 has experienced 463 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (281 events), wildfires (170 events), floods (11 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Water, CA, with 281 events documented.
Yes, White Water (ZIP 92282) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2023.
White Water has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 22, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92282 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 $7.3M in property damage in the White Water, CA area (ZIP 92282). 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 →