Government records show 534 natural disaster events affecting the Forest Falls, CA area (ZIP 92339) — a notably active disaster history. These include 385 earthquakes, 126 wildfires, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 385 recorded incidents (72% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Wildfires account for 24% of the disaster record here, with 126 events documented. Of these, 10 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $13.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Forest Falls has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forest Falls was Debris Flow on Sep 12, 2022, which caused $6M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 12, 2022), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92339 has experienced 534 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (385 events), wildfires (126 events), floods (21 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forest Falls, CA, with 385 events documented.
Yes, Forest Falls (ZIP 92339) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.5M 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 92339 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Sep 12, 2022. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Forest Falls, CA area (ZIP 92339). 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 →