Government records show 207 natural disaster events affecting the Riverside, CA area (ZIP 92507) — a notably active disaster history. These include 107 wildfires, 94 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $910K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (107 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 23, 2023.
Earthquakes account for 45% of the disaster record here, with 94 events documented. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 2021.
Riverside 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2024.
Riverside has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverside was Flash Flood on Aug 29, 2013, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 22, 2008), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92507 has experienced 207 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (107 events), earthquakes (94 events), floods (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverside, CA, with 107 events documented.
Yes, Riverside (ZIP 92507) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $560K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2024.
Riverside has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92507 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 29, 2013. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $910K in property damage in the Riverside, CA area (ZIP 92507). 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 →