Costa Mesa, CA (ZIP 92627) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 29 earthquakes, 4 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $582.5K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (29 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Costa Mesa has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2017.
Costa Mesa has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $17.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 21, 1997.
Costa Mesa has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2005.
Costa Mesa has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Costa Mesa was 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jan 19, 2010, which caused $350K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92627 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (29 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Costa Mesa, CA, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Costa Mesa (ZIP 92627) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2017.
Costa Mesa has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $17.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 21, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92627 was 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jan 19, 2010. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $582.5K in property damage in the Costa Mesa, CA area (ZIP 92627). 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 →