Riverside, CA (ZIP 92508) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 wildfires, 3 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $882K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Riverside is wildfires, with 73 recorded events making up 91% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 23, 2023.
Riverside has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 14, 2011.
Riverside has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $532K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2015.
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 92508 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (73 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverside, CA, with 73 events documented.
Yes, Riverside (ZIP 92508) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $532K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2015.
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 92508 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 $882K in property damage in the Riverside, CA area (ZIP 92508). 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 →