Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Murrieta, CA area (ZIP 92563). These include 61 wildfires, 8 earthquakes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $148K. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 61 recorded incidents (80% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 14, 2019.
Murrieta has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 19, 1995.
Murrieta has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
Murrieta has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 19, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Murrieta was EF1 Tornado on Feb 19, 2005, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92563 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (61 events), earthquakes (8 events), floods (6 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murrieta, CA, with 61 events documented.
Yes, Murrieta (ZIP 92563) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
Murrieta has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 19, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92563 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 19, 2005. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $148K in property damage in the Murrieta, CA area (ZIP 92563). 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 →