Government records show 205 natural disaster events affecting the Hesperia, CA area (ZIP 92345) — a notably active disaster history. These include 127 wildfires, 45 earthquakes, and 29 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 127 recorded incidents (62% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (9%) 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 Jan 19, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (31%) 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 $22.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 21, 2023.
Hesperia has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 1998.
Hesperia has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 1997.
Hesperia has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hesperia was Flash Flood on Jan 21, 2010, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 17, 2017), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92345 has experienced 205 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (127 events), earthquakes (45 events), floods (29 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hesperia, CA, with 127 events documented.
Yes, Hesperia (ZIP 92345) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 21, 2023.
Hesperia has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92345 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 21, 2010. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.5M in property damage in the Hesperia, CA area (ZIP 92345). 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 →