Federal records document 56 natural disaster events in the Zcta 92602, CA area (ZIP 92602). These include 30 wildfires, 12 earthquakes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (30 total). Of these, 7 (23%) 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 Dec 11, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 1, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Zcta 92602 has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 6, 2000.
Zcta 92602 has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 11, 1997.
Zcta 92602 has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 13, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 92602 was Flash Flood on Dec 14, 2021, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 22, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92602 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (30 events), earthquakes (12 events), floods (11 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 92602, CA, with 30 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 92602 (ZIP 92602) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Zcta 92602 has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 11, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92602 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 14, 2021. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Zcta 92602, CA area (ZIP 92602). 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 →