Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 92347 in Hinkley, CA. These include 17 floods, 11 earthquakes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hinkley is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
Hinkley has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2016.
Hinkley has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hinkley was Flood on Dec 21, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 3, 2014), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92347 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), earthquakes (11 events), hailstorms (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hinkley, CA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Hinkley (ZIP 92347) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92347 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 $5.5M in property damage in the Hinkley, CA area (ZIP 92347). 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 →