With 318 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 92398 in Yermo, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 289 earthquakes, 25 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $876K.
With 289 recorded incidents (91% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Feb 18, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $676K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
Yermo has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 19, 2010.
Yermo has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Yermo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 3, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yermo was Flash Flood on Dec 20, 2010, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 3, 2001), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92398 has experienced 318 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (289 events), floods (25 events), hailstorms (2 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yermo, CA, with 289 events documented.
Yes, Yermo (ZIP 92398) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $676K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92398 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 20, 2010. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $876K in property damage in the Yermo, CA area (ZIP 92398). 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 →