ZIP code 92543, covering Hemet, CA, has 135 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 86 wildfires, 39 earthquakes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (86 total). Of these, 7 (8%) 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 Sep 5, 2024.
There have been 39 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 20, 2022.
Hemet has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
Hemet has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 31, 1998.
Hemet has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 20, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hemet was Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019, which caused $10M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92543 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (86 events), earthquakes (39 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hemet, CA, with 86 events documented.
Yes, Hemet (ZIP 92543) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
Hemet has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 20, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92543 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2019. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Hemet, CA area (ZIP 92543). 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 →