Lake Elsinore, CA (ZIP 92532) has experienced 160 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 128 wildfires, 18 earthquakes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $129K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 128 recorded incidents (80% 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 28, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $124K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2017.
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 23, 2017, which caused $40K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92532 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (128 events), earthquakes (18 events), floods (13 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 128 events documented.
Yes, Lake Elsinore (ZIP 92532) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $124K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92532 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 23, 2017. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $129K in property damage in the Lake Elsinore, CA area (ZIP 92532). 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 →