ZIP code 92870, covering Zcta 92870, CA, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 earthquakes, 28 wildfires, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M.
With 63 recorded incidents (64% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 5, 2023.
There have been 28 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. 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 Jan 2, 2019.
Zcta 92870 has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $955K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 6, 2020.
Zcta 92870 has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 7, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 92870 was EF1 Tornado on Mar 16, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jan 9, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92870 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (63 events), wildfires (28 events), floods (5 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 92870, CA, with 63 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 92870 (ZIP 92870) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $955K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 6, 2020.
Zcta 92870 has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 7, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92870 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 $3.5M in property damage in the Zcta 92870, CA area (ZIP 92870). 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 →