Death Valley, CA (ZIP 92328) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 258 natural disaster events on record. These include 157 earthquakes, 93 floods, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M.
With 157 recorded incidents (61% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 18, 2025.
Floods account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 93 events documented. Of these, 13 (14%) 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 $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
Death Valley has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Death Valley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 11, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Death Valley was Flash Flood on Oct 18, 2015, which caused $25M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92328 has experienced 258 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (157 events), floods (93 events), wildfires (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Death Valley, CA, with 157 events documented.
Yes, Death Valley (ZIP 92328) has 93 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92328 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 18, 2015. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.1M in property damage in the Death Valley, CA area (ZIP 92328). 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 →