Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 92691 in Mission Viejo, CA. These include 26 wildfires, 6 earthquakes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $777.5K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (26 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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.
Mission Viejo has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 23, 2012.
Mission Viejo has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $735K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Mission Viejo has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2000.
Mission Viejo 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.
Mission Viejo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 19, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mission Viejo was Flash Flood on May 22, 2008, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 22, 2008), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92691 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (26 events), earthquakes (6 events), floods (6 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mission Viejo, CA, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Mission Viejo (ZIP 92691) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $735K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 22, 2017.
Mission Viejo 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 92691 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 22, 2008. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $777.5K in property damage in the Mission Viejo, CA area (ZIP 92691). 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 →