With 241 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 92530 in Lake Elsinore, CA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 192 wildfires, 38 earthquakes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $161K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (192 total). Of these, 12 (6%) 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 Oct 6, 2024.
There have been 38 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
Lake Elsinore has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $156K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 28, 2019.
Lake Elsinore has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Elsinore was Flash Flood on Jan 10, 2005, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92530 has experienced 241 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (192 events), earthquakes (38 events), floods (10 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Elsinore, CA, with 192 events documented.
Yes, Lake Elsinore (ZIP 92530) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $156K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 28, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92530 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 10, 2005. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $161K in property damage in the Lake Elsinore, CA area (ZIP 92530). 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 →