ZIP code 90032, covering Los Angeles, CA, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 earthquakes, 9 wildfires, and 2 tornadoes.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (64 total). Of these, 3 (5%) 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.
Los Angeles has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Los Angeles has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 20, 1992.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90032 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (64 events), wildfires (9 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Angeles, CA, with 64 events documented.
Los Angeles has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 20, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90032 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 →