Government records show 395 natural disaster events affecting the Idyllwild, CA area (ZIP 92549) — a notably active disaster history. These include 226 wildfires, 149 earthquakes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Idyllwild is wildfires, with 226 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (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 Jan 19, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 38% of the disaster record here, with 149 events documented. 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.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (65%) 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 $21.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2021.
Idyllwild has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2008.
Idyllwild has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 22, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Idyllwild was Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 14, 2019), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Feb 14, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92549 has experienced 395 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (226 events), earthquakes (149 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Idyllwild, CA, with 226 events documented.
Yes, Idyllwild (ZIP 92549) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2021.
Idyllwild has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 22, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92549 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 $21.3M in property damage in the Idyllwild, CA area (ZIP 92549). 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 →