Government records show 204 natural disaster events affecting the Needles, CA area (ZIP 92363) — a notably active disaster history. These include 165 floods, 13 severe wind events, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 165 recorded incidents (81% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (12%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 26, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 19, 2024.
Needles has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Needles was Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2012, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 21, 2010), causing $2M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 25, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92363 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (165 events), severe wind events (13 events), hailstorms (12 events), wildfires (11 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Needles, CA, with 165 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.9M in property damage.
Yes, Needles (ZIP 92363) has 165 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Needles has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92363 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 13, 2012. This event caused $5M 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 $14.4M in property damage in the Needles, CA area (ZIP 92363). 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 →