Wrightwood, CA (ZIP 92397) has experienced 115 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 wildfires, 24 earthquakes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M.
With 79 recorded incidents (69% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (8%) 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 15, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 21% 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 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $17.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wrightwood was Flash Flood on Jan 11, 2005, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Debris Flow (Feb 17, 2017), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92397 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (79 events), earthquakes (24 events), and floods (12 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wrightwood, CA, with 79 events documented.
Yes, Wrightwood (ZIP 92397) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92397 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 11, 2005. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.1M in property damage in the Wrightwood, CA area (ZIP 92397). 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 →