Government records show 235 natural disaster events affecting the Fontana, CA area (ZIP 92336) — a notably active disaster history. These include 163 earthquakes, 62 wildfires, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $323K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (163 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 17, 2025.
Wildfires account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 62 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) 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.
Fontana has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $323K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 29, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fontana was Flash Flood on Jan 8, 2005, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92336 has experienced 235 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (163 events), wildfires (62 events), and floods (10 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fontana, CA, with 163 events documented.
Yes, Fontana (ZIP 92336) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $323K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 29, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92336 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 8, 2005. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $323K in property damage in the Fontana, CA area (ZIP 92336). 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 →