Westminster, CA (ZIP 92683) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 29 earthquakes, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $330K.
With 29 recorded incidents (76% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 23, 2023.
Westminster has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 21, 1997.
Westminster has experienced 3 floods 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 $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 17, 2017.
Westminster has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 31, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westminster was EF1 Tornado on Dec 7, 1992, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92683 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (29 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westminster, CA, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Westminster (ZIP 92683) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 17, 2017.
Westminster has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $265K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 21, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92683 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 7, 1992. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $330K in property damage in the Westminster, CA area (ZIP 92683). 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 →