Newport Beach, CA (ZIP 92661) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 14 earthquakes, 3 wildfires, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $452.5K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Newport Beach has experienced 3 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2005.
Newport Beach 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.
Newport Beach has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Newport Beach 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 7, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newport Beach 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 92661 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (14 events), wildfires (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newport Beach, CA, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Newport Beach (ZIP 92661) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Newport Beach has 1 recorded tornado event 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 7, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92661 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 $452.5K in property damage in the Newport Beach, CA area (ZIP 92661). 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 →