Federal records document 173 natural disaster events in the Phelan, CA area (ZIP 92371). These include 100 wildfires, 48 earthquakes, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.7M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (100 total). Of these, 6 (6%) 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 Jan 15, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 6, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $36.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 21, 2023.
Phelan has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 1998.
Phelan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Phelan was Flash Flood on Jan 21, 2010, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 11, 2005), causing $16M in damages. Flash Flood on Feb 17, 2017 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92371 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (100 events), earthquakes (48 events), floods (23 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Phelan, CA, with 100 events documented.
Yes, Phelan (ZIP 92371) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 21, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92371 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 $36.7M in property damage in the Phelan, CA area (ZIP 92371). 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 →