With 515 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 92314 in Big Bear City, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 475 earthquakes, 22 wildfires, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
With 475 recorded incidents (92% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (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 Oct 5, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 29, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Big Bear City has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Bear City was Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2005, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 11, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92314 has experienced 515 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (475 events), wildfires (22 events), floods (15 events), and hailstorms (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Bear City, CA, with 475 events documented.
Yes, Big Bear City (ZIP 92314) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92314 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2005. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Big Bear City, CA area (ZIP 92314). 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 →