Federal records document 127 natural disaster events in the Winchester, CA area (ZIP 92596). These include 100 wildfires, 16 earthquakes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $111.5K. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (100 total). Of these, 6 (6%) 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 14, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 13% 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 Aug 5, 2021.
Winchester has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $91K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2018.
Winchester has experienced 3 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.
Winchester has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 25, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winchester was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2005, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92596 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (100 events), earthquakes (16 events), floods (6 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winchester, CA, with 100 events documented.
Yes, Winchester (ZIP 92596) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $91K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92596 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2005. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $111.5K in property damage in the Winchester, CA area (ZIP 92596). 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 →