ZIP code 92672, covering San Clemente, CA, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 wildfires, 9 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.5M.
With 43 recorded incidents (74% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (12%) 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 Jan 2, 2019.
San Clemente has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 7, 2025.
San Clemente has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $37.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2023.
San Clemente has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 10, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Clemente was Flood on Dec 19, 2010, which caused $36M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 11, 2005), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92672 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (43 events), earthquakes (9 events), floods (5 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Clemente, CA, with 43 events documented.
Yes, San Clemente (ZIP 92672) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92672 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 19, 2010. This event caused $36M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.5M in property damage in the San Clemente, CA area (ZIP 92672). 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 →