Federal records document 123 natural disaster events in the San Bernardino, CA area (ZIP 92401). These include 101 earthquakes, 17 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $247K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 101 recorded incidents (82% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 1, 2019.
San Bernardino has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $247K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Bernardino was Flash Flood on Oct 13, 2006, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92401 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (101 events), wildfires (17 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Bernardino, CA, with 101 events documented.
Yes, San Bernardino (ZIP 92401) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $247K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92401 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 13, 2006. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $247K in property damage in the San Bernardino, CA area (ZIP 92401). 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 →