Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 92840 in Zcta 92840, CA. These include 11 earthquakes, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 11 recorded incidents (55% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 5, 1986.
Zcta 92840 has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 7, 1992.
Zcta 92840 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 Mar 1, 2023.
Zcta 92840 has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 31, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 92840 was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 16, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92840 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 92840, CA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 92840 (ZIP 92840) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
Zcta 92840 has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 7, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92840 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 $5.3M in property damage in the Zcta 92840, CA area (ZIP 92840). 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 →