Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 92657 in Newport Beach, CA. These include 12 earthquakes, 8 wildfires, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M.
The dominant hazard type for Newport Beach is earthquakes, with 12 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Newport Beach has experienced 8 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 Feb 19, 2022.
Newport Beach has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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.
Newport Beach has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $415K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 19, 2010.
Newport Beach has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2005.
Newport Beach has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 11, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newport Beach was Flash Flood on Dec 22, 2010, which caused $12.3M in property damage. Another major event was 93 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jan 19, 2010), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92657 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (12 events), wildfires (8 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), hailstorms (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newport Beach, CA, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Newport Beach (ZIP 92657) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 13, 2019.
Newport Beach has 2 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 11, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92657 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 $13M in property damage in the Newport Beach, CA area (ZIP 92657). 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 →