Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 92651 in Laguna Niguel, CA. These include 14 wildfires, 12 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Laguna Niguel is wildfires, with 14 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 May 17, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 2012.
Laguna Niguel has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 13, 2019.
Laguna Niguel has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Laguna Niguel has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 10, 2011.
Laguna Niguel 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laguna Niguel was Flash Flood on Dec 22, 2010, which caused $12.3M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92651 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (14 events), earthquakes (12 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laguna Niguel, CA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Laguna Niguel (ZIP 92651) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 13, 2019.
Laguna Niguel 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 92651 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 22, 2010. This event caused $12.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.6M in property damage in the Laguna Niguel, CA area (ZIP 92651). 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 →