Lake Forest, CA (ZIP 92630) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 23 wildfires, 8 floods, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $837.5K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 2 (9%) 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 Dec 11, 2020.
Lake Forest has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $795K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2021.
Lake Forest has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 3, 1975.
Lake Forest has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Lake Forest has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 9, 1982.
Lake Forest has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 19, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Forest was Flash Flood on May 22, 2008, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 22, 2008), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92630 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (23 events), floods (8 events), earthquakes (3 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Forest, CA, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Lake Forest (ZIP 92630) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $795K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2021.
Lake Forest has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 9, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92630 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 22, 2008. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $837.5K in property damage in the Lake Forest, CA area (ZIP 92630). 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 →