Hemet, CA (ZIP 92544) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 347 natural disaster events on record. These include 172 earthquakes, 162 wildfires, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hemet is earthquakes, with 172 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. 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 Nov 28, 2025.
Wildfires account for 47% of the disaster record here, with 162 events documented. Of these, 16 (10%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 5, 2024.
Hemet has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $25.6M 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 $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 14, 2019), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92544 has experienced 347 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (172 events), wildfires (162 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hemet, CA, with 172 events documented.
Yes, Hemet (ZIP 92544) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.6M 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 92544 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Feb 14, 2019. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.6M in property damage in the Hemet, CA area (ZIP 92544). 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 →