With 355 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 92311 in Barstow, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 302 earthquakes, 37 floods, and 11 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (302 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 Feb 18, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (19%) 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 $6.1M 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 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Barstow has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barstow was Flood on Dec 21, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Dec 20, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92311 has experienced 355 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (302 events), floods (37 events), wildfires (11 events), and hailstorms (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barstow, CA, with 302 events documented.
Yes, Barstow (ZIP 92311) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92311 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 21, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Barstow, CA area (ZIP 92311). 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 →