Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Blue Jay, CA area (ZIP 92317). These include 54 wildfires, 13 earthquakes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Blue Jay is wildfires, with 54 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (15%) 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 29, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 25, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Jay was Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2005, which caused $1.7M 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 92317 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (54 events), earthquakes (13 events), and floods (12 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Jay, CA, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Blue Jay (ZIP 92317) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92317 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2005. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Blue Jay, CA area (ZIP 92317). 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 →