ZIP code 92879, covering Zcta 92879, CA, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 wildfires, 9 earthquakes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $141K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 92879 is wildfires, with 77 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 23, 2024.
Zcta 92879 has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 6, 2015.
Zcta 92879 has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $141K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 16, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 92879 was Flood on Oct 11, 2012, which caused $60K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92879 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (77 events), earthquakes (9 events), and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 92879, CA, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Zcta 92879 (ZIP 92879) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $141K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 16, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92879 was Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2012. This event caused $60K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $141K in property damage in the Zcta 92879, CA area (ZIP 92879). 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 →