Federal records document 140 natural disaster events in the Riverside, CA area (ZIP 92503). These include 106 wildfires, 22 earthquakes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.2M.
With 106 recorded incidents (76% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 Jul 23, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 3, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $70.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverside was Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019, which caused $70M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92503 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (106 events), earthquakes (22 events), and floods (12 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverside, CA, with 106 events documented.
Yes, Riverside (ZIP 92503) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92503 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2019. This event caused $70M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.2M in property damage in the Riverside, CA area (ZIP 92503). 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 →