Water damage restoration · Temecula, California
Water damage restoration in Temecula, CA
Burst pipe, failed water heater, or storm water? Temecula-area ZIPs: 22 flood claims since 1993[1]; 7% of homes built before 1980[2]. Request help from local restoration crews. Temecula, in Riverside County — ZIPs 92592, 92591, 92590, counts 114,865 residents (2025 estimate)[3].
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The Temecula water damage picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 114,865[3]+4.4% since 2020
- County
- Riverside[3]
- Land area
- 37.2 sq mi[4]
- Flood-insurance (NFIP) claims, local ZIPs
- 22 since 1993[1]$248,630 paid across 13 claims · ZIP 92592, 92591, 92590
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 31[5]2016–2025 · latest Nov 15, 2025
- Federal disaster declarations incl. flooding, Riverside Co.
- 9[6]of 47 total declarations
- Homes built before 1980
- 7%[2]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Inland Empire suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 32%[2]2020–2024
What the local data means for water damage in Temecula
Temecula counts 114,865 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 4.4% since 2020[3]. It covers 37.2 square miles (3,091 residents per square mile, the 11th densest), sits entirely in Riverside County, in ZIP codes 92592, 92591, 92590[4].
Temecula mixes 13% of homes built since 2010 and 7% before 1980[2]: new supply lines and water heaters in one house, aging pipe and original valves in the next — so where a leak starts depends a lot on the address.
Mail to Temecula goes through 3 ZIP codes — 92592 (40% of the city's land), 92591 (30% of the city's land), 92590 (28% of the city's land)[7].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Murrieta (6.5 mi NW), Menifee (13.9 mi N) and Hemet (18.4 mi NE)[4].
22 flood-insurance claims have come from Temecula-area ZIP codes (92592, 92591, 92590) since 1993, and $248,630 has been paid on them (about $19,125 per paid claim)[1]. 1993 was the worst year, with 10 claims. That is the 7th-most of the 15 Inland Empire suburbs we cover; for comparison, Murrieta (26), Menifee (28), and Hemet (18). Of the 22 claims rated in a flood zone, 12 were in FEMA's high-risk areas (zones A or V) and 10 outside them (zones B, C or X)[1][8] — flooding here is not only a high-risk-zone problem.
By month of loss, Temecula-area flood claims cluster in January (10), February (2), and May (2) — 14 of 22 dated claims[1].
Within 10 miles of central Temecula, weather observers filed 31 flood, flash-flood or heavy-rain reports in 2016–2025 (6 flash floods)[5]. Countywide: 9 flood declarations since 2000, latest Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides (EM-3591, 2023)[6]. Nearby: Murrieta (23), Menifee (18), and Hemet (14).
7% of Temecula's 37,813 housing units predate 1980[2] — the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Inland Empire suburbs we cover (Murrieta (6%), Menifee (20%), and Hemet (42%)). In newer houses, check fittings, washer hoses and the water-heater pan first — and any builder warranty.
68% of Temecula households own their home[2], so most claims and rebuilds here are coordinated by the owner.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Temecula has the 3rd-lowest pre-1980 housing share (7%)[2].
How a leak spreads inside a wall
Leaked water spreads outward and wicks up drywall the longer it runs.
Temecula storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Temecula, 2016–2025: 6 flash-flood reports, 15 flood reports, and 10 heavy-rain reports[5]. Peak: 68% in January, February, and March. Busiest year 2023 (10); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month March 2023 (7). Latest: heavy-rain report, Nov 15, 2025, 8.7 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood | Heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| Feb | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| Mar | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| Apr | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Jun | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Aug | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Sep | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| Oct | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Shared walls and ceilings: Temecula homes by building type
With 77%[2] of homes detached, most Temecula water-damage jobs stay inside one house — the owner's policy and the owner's call.
After detached houses, the biggest group is 50 or more units: 1,927 of 37,813 housing units[2].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 28,993 | 76.7% | ±786 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 1,217 | 3.2% | ±266 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 168 | 0.4% | ±84 |
| 3–4 units | 1,651 | 4.4% | ±366 |
| 5–9 units | 1,307 | 3.5% | ±315 |
| 10–19 units | 1,390 | 3.7% | ±340 |
| 20–49 units | 690 | 1.8% | ±150 |
| 50 or more units | 1,927 | 5.1% | ±343 |
| Mobile home | 464 | 1.2% | ±169 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 6 | 0.0% | ±11 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
The Temecula numbers behind this page
| Measure | Temecula | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 7% | 25% | 18 pts lower |
| Renter-occupied | 32% | 36% | 4 pts lower |
| Median home value | $679,700 | $618,900 | 10% higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 31 | 34 | 3 fewer |
| Owner-occupied | 68% | 64% | 4 pts higher |
| NFIP flood claims (area ZIPs) | 22 | 21 | 1 more |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1989 | 9 years newer |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Inland Empire suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | NFIP claims | Flood reports ≤10 mi | Built before 1980 | Renting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temecula | 22 | 31 | 7% | 32% |
| Murrieta 6.5 mi | 26 | 23 | 6% | 30% |
| Menifee 13.9 mi | 28 | 18 | 20% | 20% |
| Hemet 18.4 mi | 18 | 14 | 42% | 38% |
| Moreno Valley 30.0 mi | 16 | 24 | 19% | 37% |
| Corona 35.7 mi | 40 | 34 | 25% | 36% |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year | Outside high-risk zones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92592 | 6 | $28,904 | 1998 (1) | 6 of 6 |
| 92591 | 2 | $2,381 | 1998 (1) | 2 of 2 |
| 92590 | 14 | $217,345 | 1993 (10) | 2 of 14 |
ZIPs extend past city limits. Outside high-risk zones: claims rated in zone B, C or X, of the claims that carry a zone.
| Year | Claims |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| Month | Claims |
|---|---|
| January | 10 |
| February | 2 |
| May | 2 |
| August | 2 |
| September | 1 |
| October | 2 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 2 |
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2025 | Heavy Rain | 8.7 mi |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Heavy Rain | 1.9 mi |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Flood | 1.6 mi |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Flood | 5.6 mi |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Flood | 9.9 mi |
| Jan 22, 2024 | Flood | 4.3 mi |
| Aug 20, 2023 | Flood | 6.6 mi |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Flood | 1.6 mi |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Temecula's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 92592 | 40% | 14% |
| 92591 | 30% | 64% |
| 92590 | 28% | 19% |
Temecula water damage questions
Do I need flood insurance in Temecula?
Homeowners policies exclude outside floodwater[9], and Temecula-area ZIPs have 4 NFIP claims in just the last ten years[1].
Which Temecula ZIP codes do these crews cover?
92592, 92591, and 92590[7], in Riverside County. Nearby pages: Murrieta (6.5 mi), Menifee (13.9 mi), and Hemet (18.4 mi)[4].
Which Temecula ZIP code has the most flood claims?
92590, with 14 NFIP claims and $217,345 paid[1].
When was the last flood report near Temecula?
Nov 15, 2025: a heavy rain report 8.7 miles from the city center[5].
My Temecula home is fairly new — could the plumbing fixtures and water heater still be under warranty?
Possibly: 13% of Temecula's housing units were built in 2010 or later[2], the 5th-highest share of the 15 Inland Empire suburbs we cover. Check your closing paperwork for warranties before paying for a repair.
Sources
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- FEMA, Flood Zones (link unverified)
- FEMA FloodSmart (link unverified)
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.