Federal records document 139 natural disaster events in the Temecula, CA area (ZIP 92590). These include 112 wildfires, 16 earthquakes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Temecula is wildfires, with 112 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (5%) 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 Aug 30, 2021.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 10, 2019.
Temecula has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
Temecula has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 1996.
Temecula 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 Temecula was Flash Flood on Jan 9, 2005, which caused $5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92590 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (112 events), earthquakes (16 events), floods (9 events), hailstorm (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Temecula, CA, with 112 events documented.
Yes, Temecula (ZIP 92590) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 14, 2019.
Temecula 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 92590 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2005. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Temecula, CA area (ZIP 92590). 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 →