ZIP code 92705, covering Cowan Heights, CA, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 earthquakes, 19 wildfires, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 1, 2020.
There have been 19 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 2, 2020.
Cowan Heights has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $430K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Cowan Heights has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 11, 1997.
Cowan Heights has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2005.
Cowan Heights has experienced 1 severe wind event 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cowan Heights was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1986, which caused $2.5M 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 92705 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (24 events), wildfires (19 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cowan Heights, CA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Cowan Heights (ZIP 92705) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $430K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Cowan Heights has 5 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 11, 1997.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92705 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 16, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Cowan Heights, CA area (ZIP 92705). 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 →