Moreno Valley, CA (ZIP 92553) has experienced 182 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 142 wildfires, 34 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $969K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Moreno Valley is wildfires, with 142 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
There have been 34 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 25, 2018.
Moreno Valley has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $619K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2013.
Moreno Valley has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moreno Valley was Flash Flood on Aug 29, 2013, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 22, 2008), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92553 has experienced 182 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (142 events), earthquakes (34 events), floods (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moreno Valley, CA, with 142 events documented.
Yes, Moreno Valley (ZIP 92553) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $619K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2013.
Moreno Valley has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92553 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 29, 2013. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $969K in property damage in the Moreno Valley, CA area (ZIP 92553). 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 →