Government records show 219 natural disaster events affecting the San Bernardino, CA area (ZIP 92408) — a notably active disaster history. These include 136 earthquakes, 76 wildfires, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for San Bernardino is earthquakes, with 136 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 11, 2025.
Wildfires account for 35% of the disaster record here, with 76 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 2, 2019.
San Bernardino has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Bernardino was Flash Flood on Dec 4, 2019, which caused $759K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 13, 2006), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92408 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (136 events), wildfires (76 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Bernardino, CA, with 136 events documented.
Yes, San Bernardino (ZIP 92408) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92408 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 4, 2019. This event caused $759K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the San Bernardino, CA area (ZIP 92408). 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 →