Government records show 440 natural disaster events affecting the Yucaipa, CA area (ZIP 92399) — a notably active disaster history. These include 224 earthquakes, 187 wildfires, and 27 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Yucaipa is earthquakes, with 224 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 24, 2025.
Wildfires account for 43% of the disaster record here, with 187 events documented. Of these, 7 (4%) 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 Nov 15, 2020.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (44%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2023.
Yucaipa has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yucaipa was Debris Flow on Sep 12, 2022, which caused $6M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 12, 2022), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Nov 28, 2019 also caused significant damage ($760K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92399 has experienced 440 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (224 events), wildfires (187 events), floods (27 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yucaipa, CA, with 224 events documented.
Yes, Yucaipa (ZIP 92399) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92399 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Sep 12, 2022. This event caused $6M 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 $12.8M in property damage in the Yucaipa, CA area (ZIP 92399). 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 →