Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Apple Valley, CA area (ZIP 92308). These include 45 wildfires, 25 earthquakes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $110K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (57% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 19, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 27, 2012.
Apple Valley has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $110K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 25, 2021.
Apple Valley has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 1990.
Apple Valley has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 1997.
Apple Valley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Apple Valley was Flash Flood on Feb 21, 2005, which caused $50K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 17, 2017), causing $30K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92308 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (45 events), earthquakes (25 events), floods (6 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Apple Valley, CA, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Apple Valley (ZIP 92308) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 25, 2021.
Apple Valley has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92308 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 21, 2005. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $110K in property damage in the Apple Valley, CA area (ZIP 92308). 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 →