Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Los Angeles, CA area (ZIP 90031). These include 33 earthquakes, 23 wildfires, and 1 tornado.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (33 total). 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 Aug 12, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Los Angeles has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 20, 1992.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90031 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (33 events), wildfires (23 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Angeles, CA, with 33 events documented.
Los Angeles has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 20, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90031 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 →