Temecula, CA (ZIP 92592) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 209 natural disaster events on record. These include 154 wildfires, 43 earthquakes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 154 recorded incidents (74% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (8%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
There have been 43 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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 May 20, 2023.
Temecula has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 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.
Temecula has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 29, 1998.
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 92592 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (154 events), earthquakes (43 events), floods (10 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Temecula, CA, with 154 events documented.
Yes, Temecula (ZIP 92592) has 10 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 92592 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 92592). 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 →