ZIP code 95318, covering El Portal, CA, has 148 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 135 wildfires, 11 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (135 total). Of these, 12 (9%) 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 Aug 10, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $21.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2022.
El Portal has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 15, 1976.
El Portal has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for El Portal was Flood on Jan 9, 2005, which caused $20.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 11, 2005), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 95318 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (135 events), floods (11 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Portal, CA, with 135 events documented.
Yes, El Portal (ZIP 95318) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 95318 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 9, 2005. This event caused $20.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.1M in property damage in the El Portal, CA area (ZIP 95318). 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 →