Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Essex, CA area (ZIP 92332). These include 45 floods, 7 wildfires, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $684K.
With 45 recorded incidents (79% of all events), floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $684K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
Essex has experienced 7 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Essex has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 24, 1977.
Essex has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Essex was Flash Flood on Sep 8, 2014, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92332 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), wildfires (7 events), earthquakes (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Essex, CA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $684K in property damage.
Yes, Essex (ZIP 92332) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $684K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92332 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2014. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $684K in property damage in the Essex, CA area (ZIP 92332). 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 →