Helendale, CA (ZIP 92342) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 4 earthquakes, 4 floods, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Helendale is earthquakes, with 4 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 28, 2019.
Helendale has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2022.
Helendale has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helendale was Flood on Dec 21, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92342 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (4 events), floods (4 events), and wildfires (4 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helendale, CA, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Helendale (ZIP 92342) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92342 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 21, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Helendale, CA area (ZIP 92342). 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 →