Government records show 253 natural disaster events affecting the Mead Valley, CA area (ZIP 92570) — a notably active disaster history. These include 198 wildfires, 29 earthquakes, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 198 recorded incidents (78% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 Jul 28, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 29, 2021.
Mead Valley has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2024.
Mead Valley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2025.
Mead 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 Mead Valley was Flood on Jan 29, 2021, which caused $1M 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 92570 has experienced 253 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (198 events), earthquakes (29 events), floods (19 events), hailstorms (4 events), severe wind events (2 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 Mead Valley, CA, with 198 events documented.
Yes, Mead Valley (ZIP 92570) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 29, 2021.
Mead 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 92570 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 29, 2021. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Mead Valley, CA area (ZIP 92570). 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 →