Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the East Los Angeles, CA area (ZIP 90022). These include 65 earthquakes, 5 wildfires, and 3 tornadoes. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (65 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 12, 2024.
East Los Angeles has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
East Los Angeles has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 2023.
East Los Angeles has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2024.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90022 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (65 events), wildfires (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Los Angeles, CA, with 65 events documented.
East Los Angeles has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90022 was M4.4 Earthquake, which occurred on Aug 12, 2024. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
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 →