Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Los Angeles, CA area (ZIP 90064). These include 39 earthquakes, 15 wildfires, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $25M. A total of 30 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 39 recorded incidents (71% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 22, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 5, 2019.
Los Angeles has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 1, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Los Angeles was EF2 Tornado on Mar 1, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 90064 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (39 events), wildfires (15 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Angeles, CA, with 39 events documented.
Los Angeles has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 1, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 90064 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1983. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25M in property damage in the Los Angeles, CA area (ZIP 90064). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
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 →