ZIP code 90041, covering Los Angeles, CA, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 wildfires, 16 earthquakes, and 1 tornado.
With 37 recorded incidents (69% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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.
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 90041 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (37 events), earthquakes (16 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Angeles, CA, with 37 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 90041 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 →